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Vasilii Grachev (1831-1905), A Pair of Russian Bronzes: Turk Creeping Up on a Sleeping Sentry and Soldier Surprises a Turk
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- both inscribed with signature and with foundry mark of Woerffel
- Height of Sleeping Sentry 11 in.
- 28 cm
Condition
both with good detail and attractive patina
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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 pair of figures present an exciting vignette from the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. In the first, a knife-wielding Turk creeps up on a sleeping Russian sentry. Disaster is averted only because the soldier's faithful hound, hidden behind a rocky outcropping, is awoken. In the second group, the dog has sprung, awakening the sentry, who aims his rifle at the Turk's head.