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Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray, 1848-1886
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray
- Voevoda (Boyarin Morozov)
- inscribed Lep. Lanceray, with Chopin Foundry mark
- bronze, dark brown patina
- length: 29cm, 11 3/8 in.; height: 40.5cm, 16in.
Condition
The left section of the rein is missing. Otherwise is very good overall 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
Works of art in bronze have occupied a special place in art connoisseurship, the metal considered to be the most 'precious' of all non-precious metals. Conveying power, it is a material fit for palaces, demonstrating the social status of the owners. Small-scale bronzes were intended for interiors and perfectly suited for the private study of the head of the family, which often dictated the subject matter.
Voevoda was inspired by Alexey Tolstoy's novel The Silver Prince and was one of the most popular compositions by Lanceray.