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Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Emile Antoine Bourdelle
- Beethoven, grand masque tragique – petite étude, designed circa 1900 and cast in 1970
- bronze, wooden base
Signed and signed with the artist's monogram lower right, stamped with the foundry mark Cire Perdue Valsuani and numbered III on the reverse - 50 x 56 x 28 cm ; 19 3/4 x 22 x 11 in.
Provenance
Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1990
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1990
Literature
Ionel Janou & Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1965, no. 16 for related example
Condition
Attractive brown patina. There is some minor wear to the protuding elements, an overall build-up of surface dust and some small patina losses in places. This work is in good condition.
"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."