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Maria Peter (b.1883)
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- `Emancipation'
- 97cm.;
- 38in.
carved lime wood and ivory, carved as a young woman emerging from a rough hewn base carved with shadowy figures
Literature
Eugen von Philippovich, Elfenbein, Munich 1982, pp.272 - 274. Illustrated op.cit. p.275.
Wolfgang Glüber (ed.), Von Jugendstil bis Art Déco, Schönheit in Elfenbein, Erbach, 1998, no. 20. pp. 40 - 41.
Condition
Maria Peter was born in Graz in 1883 and studied in Paris with Rodin. His influence can be seen here in the way in which the clarity of the carving increases from the naturalistic base to the finely finished head of the figure.
An impressive piece of good overall appearance. Wood with minor old cracks and filled cracks, consistent with typical timber expansion. Old marks and scratches. Gilt highlights to her dress and headdress. Ivory with typical minor cracks. Small plug of timber to the reverse now affixed with a modern screw - this is most likely to access the pin securing the ivory to the base. A striking piece of good overall appearance. Please note that this lot contains ivory which may be subject to export and import restrictions. For example, ivory cannot be imported into the United States. Your attention is drawn to the Endangered Species section in the Guide for Prospective Buyers at the back of the catalogue (Section 4).
"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."