Lot 196
  • 196

Antoine-Louis Barye

Estimate
300 - 500 EUR
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Description

  • Antoine-Louis Barye
  • Etude d'élephant marchant vers la gauche
  • Mine de plomb sur papier
    Inscription au dos, partie de la première vente Zoubaloff.
  • 9 x 13,7 cm ; 3 1/2 by 5 1/3 in

Provenance

Vente Jacques Zoubaloff, Galerie Georges Petit, 30 mai 1929, partie du lot 1

Condition

Several stains are visible along the edges and the papier is slightly yellow; good overal condition
"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."

Catalogue Note

On peut rapprocher notre dessin du bronze représentant un Eléphant de Cochinchine conservé à la Walters Art Gallery de Baltimore (Cf. Stuart Pivar, The Barye Bronzes, 1981, Ill. p.160, n°A91)