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RAYMOND DE MEESTER DE BETZENBROECK | Autruches au galop (Running Ostriches)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck
- Autruches au galop (Running Ostriches)
- signed: R. de Meester de B., numbered: No V/XII, inscribed: Épreuve artiste / cire perdue, stamped: VERLOREN WAS / D. DE GROEVE / NEVELE BELGIUM / CIRE PERDUE and stamped with the artist's monogram: MB
- bronze, dark brown patina
- 54.5 by 100cm., 21 1/2 by 39 3/8 in.
Condition
Overall, the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a very minor casting fissure to the proper left leg of the ostrich at the back. There are some minor nicks and scratches to the surface including some nicks to the top edge of the base.
"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."