Lot 402
  • 402

Naum Aronson, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Naum Aronson
  • A bronze bust of Frédéric Chopin
  • signed N. Aronson, numbered 15, with indistinct foundry mark
  • bronze, dark brown patina
  • height: 22cm., 8¾in.

Condition

In overall 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.
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Catalogue Note

Naum Aronson, was a Russian-Jewish sculptor known for his portraits, monuments, and busts of prominent political, scientific and artistic figures, including Louis Pasteur, Spartacus, Rasputin, and George Washington. By the turn of the twentieth century he was closely associated with the ideas of the central European Secessionists and was inspired by great Romantic composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.