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Prince Paul Troubetzkoy
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Prince Paul Troubetzkoy
- Baroness Robert de Rothschild with her Dog
- signed and dated: Paul Troubetzkoy 1911, stamped C. VALSUANI CIRE PERDUE. and numbered in black to the underside: F19
- bronze, dark green patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some minor green spotting to the surface. There are a few very small casting flaws. There is an area of particular dirt to the left side of the base at the front. There are a few areas of the patina where a lighter green colour is more apparent, such as at the Baroness' throat.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Baroness Robert de Rothschild (née Gabrielle Nelly Régine Beer 1886-1945), wife of international banker Baron Robert de Rothschild, was a glamorous blonde-haired beauty and a celebrated pre-war Paris socialite. In 1940, fearing their safety, the Rothschilds abandoned their prominent Avenue Marigny town house in Paris and fled to New York City with their two daughters. Troubetzkoy also fashioned a portrait of Baron Robert as well as a model of one of his prized thoroughbred horses.
RELATED LITERATURE
J. S. Grioni, 'Paul Troubetzkoy, a forgotten celebrity', Apollo, June 1968, fig. 5; J. S. Grioni, 'Paul Troubetzkoy, Il Principe scultore', Are Illustrata, no. 41-42, 1971, no. 6; J. S. Grioni, 'Prince Paul Troubetzkoy's portraits in bronze', The Antique Collector, October 1984, p. 83, fig. 2; J. S. Grioni, 'Le sculpteur Troubetzkoy parisien d'election', Gazette des Beaux Arts, May 1985, fig. 6