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slapende apen, a grès group modelled by Joseph Mendes da Costa 1908
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- inscribed monogram and date, Bremmer nos. 709 (sticker) and B 185 (ink)
- height 13, 5 cm, diameter 10, 5 cm
modelled as two monkeys sleeping huddled together, in two shades of brown, salt glaze
Provenance
H. P. Bremmer, The Hague no. 709 / B 185
Christie's Amsterdam 1999, sale 2419 lot 23
Exhibited
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam until 1957 (on loan)
Literature
Cf. Elseviers no. 4, April 1909, p. 27; Kunstschrift no. 1, 1997, p. 39 (Kröller-Müller Museum); Simon Thomas 2001, p. 219 for other versions
Condition
In good condition but for a few needlepoint imperfections to the baserim and a few minor glaze firing irregularities
"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."