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deux mascottes de voiture en métal argenté par Antoine Bofill, Paris, début du XXème siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- deux mascottes de voiture en métal argenté par Antoine Bofill, Paris, début du XXème siècle
- Haut. 18 cm
l'une en forme d'ours sur un bouchon de radiateur, marque de fonderie MMA, l'autre de kangourou sur une base en marbre
Condition
bear : scratches and small dents to bonnet cap, animal basically in good condition
Kangaroo in good 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."
"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
La vie du sculpteur espagnol Antoine Bofill (1875-1920) reste encore mystérieuse. Il étudia à l'Académie des Beaux Arts et exposa au Salon de la Sociéte des Artistes Francais en 1902 pour la première fois. Sa production semble s'être concentrée sur des personnages et des mascottes de voitures qui furent fondues et exposées en Autriche, Allemagne, France et Espagne.
Very little is known about the Spanish sculptor Antoine Bofill (1875-circa 1920). He studied at the Academia des Beaux Arts in Barcelona and exhibited at the The Salon de la Societe des Artistes Francaise in 1902 for the first time. He seems to have sculpted essentially small figures and car mascots which were cast and exhibited in Austria, Germany, France and Spain.