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Ernest Rancoulet
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernest Rancoulet
- TRIUMPHATOR
- signed Rancoulet
- bronze, brown patina, on a rouge marble base
- height 44 1/2 in.
- 113 cm
Condition
Overall in fair condition. The bronze group is detached from its marble base. There is some indenting to the edge of the bronze group. The girl had been holding an attribute in her right hand, now lacking and showing a drilled hole. Patina extensively scratched and worn off, now showing bare bronze. Possible areas of repatination to girls righthand arm. There is a drilled hole to the cloud, located to the lefthand side of the cupid's left foot. The marble base with the usual minor chips around edges.
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.