Prince Paul Troubetzkoy

There is some wear to the patina consistent with age. There are minor green spots to the surface. There is some old surface dirt, otherwise the condition is very good
"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."

Baroness Robert de Rothschild (née Gabrielle Nelly Régine Beer 1886-1945), wife of international banker Baron Robert de Rothschild, was a glamorous blonde-haired beauty and a celebrated pre-war Paris socialite. In 1940, fearing their safety, the Rothschilds abandoned their prominent Avenue Marigny town house in Paris and fled to New York City with their two daughters. Troubetzkoy also did a portrait of Baron Robert as well as well as a model of one of his thoroughbred horses.

RELATED LITERATURE
J. S. Grioni, "Paul Troubezkoy. A Forgotten Celebrity," Apollo, June 1968, fig. 5; J. S. Grioni, "Paul Troubetkoy Il Principe Scultore," Are Illustrata, no. 41-2, 1971, no. 6; J. S. Grioni, "Prince Paul Troubetzkoy's Portaits in Bronze," The Antique Collector, Oct. 1984, p. 83, fig. 2; J. S. Grioni, "Le Sculpteur Troubetzkoy Parisien d'Election," Gazette des Beaux Arts, May, 1985, fig. 6