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CHARLES MCBRIDE (1853 - 1903)SCOTTISH, DATED 1888 | Seated Woman with a Sea Shell
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Seated Woman with a Sea Shell
- signed Cmc McBride Sc and dated /88
- white marble
- height of sculpture 42 1/2 in.; 107.95 cm.height of pedestal 33 5/8 in.; 85.41 cm.
with veined marble columnar base
Condition
Small standard inclusions in marble. Few tiny dots (pinhead sized) on back of rock, probably from a paint splatter (can be removed). Minor and standard wear. Columnar Base (not photographed) with some chips around edges and surface abrasions. Otherwise overall very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This charming subject is unusual for McBride who was an acclaimed Scottish sculptor best known for his portrait busts, his figures of great men of Scotland, including his bust of Andrew Carnegie, and figures carved for the façade of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.