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DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (ROUMANIAN, 1886-1947) 'AFTER READING'
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (ROUMANIAN, 1886-1947) 'AFTER READING'
- 32cm high 37cm including base
patinated bronze and ivory, modelled as a young woman clasping her closed book after reading, dressed in an elaborate Preraphaelite costume with cold painted details, raised on stepped brown onyx base
base marked Chiparus
base marked Chiparus
Condition
Good condition, minor wear consistent with age, would benefit from a careful clean
"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
LITERATURE
Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other Figures, pub 2003 page 103