Lot 61
  • 61

Frédéric Focht

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • L'aviation, vers 1930
  • Signée Fred C. Focht sur le bronze

    'L'Aviation', a patinated bronze sculpture on a black marble base by Frédéric Focht, circa 1930. Signed

  • Hauteur : 50,5 cm (19 in.) Largeur : 76 cm (30 1/8 in.) Profondeur : 17 cm (6 3/4 in.)
sculpture en bronze à patine brune, verte et argent ; pose sur un socle elliptique en marbre noir

Condition

Très bon état général. Quelques infimes et rares rayures éparses sur l'ensemble de la surface. Légère usure à l'argenture à certains endroits, d'usage. Quelques petits éclats à la base en marbre, notamment un plus important d'environ 1,5 x 2 cm au dos. Very good overall condition. A few minor and rare scratches over the surface. Slight wear to the silvering at some spots all consistent with normal age and use. A few tiny chips at the marble base, mostly one more important of approximatively 1.5 x 2 cm
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.
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