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Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- RAPACE SERPENTAIRE, FEMELLE
- inscribed R. Bugatti, numbered 5 and stamped with the foundry mark A. A. Hébrard Cire Perdue
- bronze
- height: 33.8cm., 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Monaco, 25th November 1979, lot 68
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Adrien A. Hébrard, 1912
Literature
James Mackay, The Animaliers, London, 1973, illustration of another cast p. 96
Mary Harvey, The Bronzes of Rembrandt Bugatti, Ascot, 1979, no. 117, illustration of another cast p. 80
Philippe Dejean, Bugatti, New York, 1982, illustration of another cast p. 166
Pierre Kjellberg, Les bronzes du XIXe siècle, Paris, 1987, p. 161,
Jacques Chalom Des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, mentioned p. 291
Alain Delon & Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Les Bugatti d'Alain Delon, Paris, 1988, no. 25, colour illustration of another cast
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, colour illustration of another cast p. 200
Mary Harvey, The Bronzes of Rembrandt Bugatti, Ascot, 1979, no. 117, illustration of another cast p. 80
Philippe Dejean, Bugatti, New York, 1982, illustration of another cast p. 166
Pierre Kjellberg, Les bronzes du XIXe siècle, Paris, 1987, p. 161,
Jacques Chalom Des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, mentioned p. 291
Alain Delon & Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Les Bugatti d'Alain Delon, Paris, 1988, no. 25, colour illustration of another cast
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, colour illustration of another cast p. 200
Condition
Deep brown patina. Apart from some very light patina rubbing to the head and base, this work is in 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. 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."