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Evgeny Lanceray (1848-1886), A Russian Bronze: A Don Cossack
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
inscribed with signature and with Chopin foundry mark
- Height 14 in.
- 35.6 cm
a young member of the Don Cossacks in full dress uniform rides his horse at a full trot
Condition
The plume has been broken off the officer's shako. Otherwise in good condition with good detail and patina.
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.
Catalogue Note
The young Cossack wears a uniform from the era of Emperor Alexander II (1855-1881) and it is generally accepted that this work should be included among Lanceray's scenes from Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. On this design, see L.P. Shaposhnikova, Skulptura XVIII-nachalo XX veka, Leningrad, 1988, pp. 81, 93, no. 650 and G.W. Sudbury, Evgueni Alexandrovitch Lanceray, 1848-1886, Lausanne, 2006, p. 126.