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Rembrandt Bugatti, 1884 - 1916
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Ours Brun Marchant, La Patte Droite en Avant [Brown Bear Walking, Right Foot Forward]
- signed R. Bugatti and stamped CIRE / PERDUE / AA HÉBRARD and numbered (9)
- bronze, dark brown patina
- 20 by 30cm., 7 7/8 by 11¾in.
Provenance
M. Morgan, inv. no. 4287 (cf Fromanger, op. cit., p. 311, no. 235);
with Galerie Pierre Dumonteil, Paris
with Galerie Pierre Dumonteil, Paris
Literature
V. Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur. Répertoire monographique. Une trajectoire foudroyante, Paris, 2009, p. 311, no. 235 (listed as being in the collection of M. Morgan, inv. no. 4287; another example illustrated)
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some minor wear to the patina in a few areas, including some very minor flaking to the bottom of the shin of proper left front leg. There are a few very small lacunae, including to the underbelly. There are some minor dirt residues, including to the crevices and to the legs and sides of the underbelly.
The bronze is beautifully cast, with crisp signature and foundry mark. There is an old label to the underside numbered: 2329.
"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
The present bronze is a rare reduced version of the model measuring 34cm in height.
This lot is sold with a certificate of authenticity from Véronique Fromanger. Sotheby's are grateful to Ms Fromanger for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.
This lot is sold with a certificate of authenticity from Véronique Fromanger. Sotheby's are grateful to Ms Fromanger for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.