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Ferdinand Faivre
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ferdinand Faivre
- a life size figure of Jean
- signed F. FAIVRE 94, and THIEBAUT.FRERES.Founeurs.
- bronze, medium brown patina, red-veined marble pedestal.
- height of bronze 52 3/4 in. height of marble base 15 3/4 in.
- 133.5 cm
Provenance
possibly Christie's, New York, September 21, 1981
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century, Atglen:1994, p. 309
Condition
Overall good condition; light touching and wear to the extremities; loss to the long end of one string; appears to have a lacquered finish. The marble base with minor chips and wear to the edges.
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.