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Pierre Bonnard 1867-1947
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Bonnard
- Cheval Marin
- inscribed PB, numbered 3/12 (on the base)
- bronze with dark brown patina
- Length: 7 1/4 in.
- 18.5 cm.
Provenance
Hirschl & Adler, New York
Acquired from the above by J.J. Klejman, New York, 1963
Acquired from the above by J.J. Klejman, New York, 1963
Literature
Anne Pingeot, Bonnard Sculpteur, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 2006, pp. 48, 122-25
Condition
Moderate wear to patina at extremities, accumulated surface grime, minor verdigris in and around inkwell, otherwise 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 example was cast by the founders Valsuani (supervised by Jean Osouf, from the model owned by Léopold Roy) in the first edition of twelve examples cast circa 1948-55, from a total of 32 examples (numbered 1/12-12/12, 13/24-24/24, and 1-8). This work is accompanied by a photocertificate signed by Antoine Terrasse