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A Flemish bronze figure of a charging bull, 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
brown-gold patina beneath brown lacquer.
Provenance
Phillips Auction House
Literature
M. H. Schwartz (ed.), European Sculpture from the Abbott Guggenheim Collection, New York, 2008, no. 84, p. 159
Condition
Rubbing and surface abrasions throughout. Some pitting and casting flaws. Hooves filled. Fill marks and some small holes. Some small spots of verdegris.
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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.