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Prince Paul Troubetzkoy
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Prince Paul Troubetzkoy
- A model resting
- signed and dated: Paul Troubetzkoy Moscou 1900
- bronze, warm brown patina
Condition
There is some old surface dirt and wear to the patina consistent with age. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Model Resting is an example of Troubetzkoy working outside his familiar society portrait genre. The bronze was inspired by a casual pose assumed by a model after a life-drawing class. A similar situation was the inspiration for Frederick, Lord Leighton's famous Sluggard. A bronze of Model Resting dated 1900 is in the Museum in Kiev and a bronze (cast by Valsuani) dated 1912 is in the Russian Museum, St. Petersburg.
RELATED LITERATURE
Catalogue of Sculpture by Prince Paul Troubetzoy, exh. cat. Art Institute of Chicago, 1912, no. 59; F. Vercelotti, Paolo Troubetzkoy Scultore Verbania 1866-1938, 1988, p.130; Paolo Troubetzkoy , exh. cat., Verbania, Paesaggio, 1990, p. 146, no.85