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A PAIR OF CAST IRON HOUNDS, AFTER ALFRED JACQUEMART (1824-1896)
Estimate
42,000 - 45,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- A PAIR OF CAST IRON HOUNDS, AFTER ALFRED JACQUEMART (1824-1896)
- 92cm high
each seated on a shaped rectangular base, one with head slightly raised and game bird at his feet, the other with collar at his feet
Provenance
Purchased Sothebys Amsterdam, 21 October 2007, lot 351
Condition
overall condition good, the tip of one dog's tail has broken off (we have the piece); on the second dog the join line at tail base is evident and some losses around this join line, otherwise some minor surface scratching and wear; signed A Frille, Firenze;
"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."