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Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (1885 - 1953)
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Lions': a pâte-de-verre vase, (Bloch-Dermant no. 26-08)
- impressed, 'G. Argy-Rousseau', underside impressed, 'FRANCE'
- 22cm.;
- 8¾in.
decorated with three prowling or leaping lions between bands of scrolls
Condition
Colours are darker and less red than suggested by catalogue illustration. Excellent condition, with just a few manufacturing pin-pricks and white speckles visible.
"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
Another example of this model was sold, Sotheby's New York, Pâte de Verre by G. Argy-Rousseau, 2nd December 2000, lot 394 and also illustrated on the front cover.