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Germaine Richier
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Germaine Richier
- Don Quixote at the Wing of the Mill
- inscribed G. Richier, numbered 4/8 and inscribed with the foundry mark L. THINOT. fondeur. Paris
- bronze
- 52 by 34 by 33cm., 20 1/2 by 13 3/8 by 13in.
- Conceived in bronze in 1949 in an edition of 8.
Provenance
Henri Creuzevault, Paris
Charles E. Slatkin Galleries, New York
Brook Street Gallery, London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1968)
Charles E. Slatkin Galleries, New York
Brook Street Gallery, London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1968)
Literature
Germaine Richier (exhibition catalogue), Akademie der Künste, Berlin, 1997, no. 41, illustration of another cast p. 70
Condition
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a superficial layer of dust, most notably to the figure's shield, and some patination to the bronze on the top left of the figure's shield.
"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."