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Émile-Antoine Bourdelle 1861-1929
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Émile-Antoine Bourdelle
- La Main de Beethoven
- Inscribed © by Bourdelle, with the foundry mark Cire Perdue Valsuani and numbered VI
- Bronze, brownish green patina
- Height: 8 in.
- 20.3 cm.
- Cast in 1908, this work is number 6 from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Family of the Artist
Acquired by the present owner from the above, Paris, 1978
Exhibited
New York, Slatkin Gallery, Antoine Bourdelle, travelling exhibition, 1961-1967, no.6
Literature
Ionel Jianou and Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1978, no. 98, p. 77
Condition
Cast bronze is in good condition. Some abrasion/rubbing to knuckles and outer hand. Some verdigris and dirt in crevices.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.