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Affortunato Gory
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Affortunato Gory
- Oriental Dancer
- signed A. GORY
- bronze, green and gold-brown patina; on a Rouge Griotte de Campan marble and onyx base
- height 26 in.
- 66 cm
Literature
Stéphane Richemond, Les Orientalistes: Dictionnaire des Sculpteurs, XIXe-XXe Siècles, Paris, 2008, p. 101 for the model
Condition
Overall in good condition. The bronze with some light surface scratches and rubbing in places. Surface abrasions to figure's right wrist and top of right thigh. Bronze with some surface dirt to crevices. The marble and onyx base with some minor scratches, edge nicks and surface dirt. The top of marble base with several abrasions that are a result of friction from the bronze sculpture.
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.
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.