Lot 597
  • 597

Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray, 1848-1886

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray
  • The Wine Seller
  • signed E. Lanceray in Cyrillic with F. Chopin foundry mark
  • bronze, dark brown patina

  • 30 by 26cm, 11 7/8 by 10 1/4 in.
depicting a woman walking across wooden planks with a wattle fence behind her, fetching water from an ink well ingeniously designed to simulate a real well, she carries two bronze, detachable buckets across her shoulders, a goose leans over to drink water from a stream which acts as the receptacle for a paper knife, topped by the figure of a full length country girl digging with a spade

Condition

An attractive piece in overall good condition. There is a dent to the base.
"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."