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Edgar Degas
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Edgar Degas
- Danseuse mettant son bas
- inscrit Degas, numéroté 52/HER.D et porte le cachet du fondeur cire perdue, A.A. Hébrard
- bronze
- H. : 46,4 cm ; 18 1/4 in.
Provenance
Vente : Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 2 décembre 1946, lot 118b
(Probablement) acquis lors de cette vente par la famille du propriétaire actuel
(Probablement) acquis lors de cette vente par la famille du propriétaire actuel
Literature
John Rewald, The Complete Sculptures of Degas, Londres, 1976, no. 12, une autre épreuve reproduite p. 31
John Rewald, Degas's Complete Sculpture, Catalogue raisonné, New Edition, San Francisco, 1990, no. LVII, le modèle en cire reproduit p. 152
Anne Pingeot & Frank Horvat, Degas, Sculptures, Paris, 1991, no .12, une autre épreuve reproduite p. 158
Sara Campbell, 'Degas, The Sculptures : A Catalogue raisonné', Apollo, Londres, août 1995, no. 52, une autre épreuve reproduite p. 36
Joseph S. Czestochowski & Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures, Catalogue raisonné of the bronzes, Milan, 2002, p. 223, une autre épreuve reproduite
John Rewald, Degas's Complete Sculpture, Catalogue raisonné, New Edition, San Francisco, 1990, no. LVII, le modèle en cire reproduit p. 152
Anne Pingeot & Frank Horvat, Degas, Sculptures, Paris, 1991, no .12, une autre épreuve reproduite p. 158
Sara Campbell, 'Degas, The Sculptures : A Catalogue raisonné', Apollo, Londres, août 1995, no. 52, une autre épreuve reproduite p. 36
Joseph S. Czestochowski & Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures, Catalogue raisonné of the bronzes, Milan, 2002, p. 223, une autre épreuve reproduite
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Attractive dark brown patina. There is a build-up of surface dirt, notably in the recessive areas. A close inspection reveals a tiny hole to the top of the head which appears to be inherent to the artistic process.
"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
inscribed 'Degas', numbered '52/HER.D' and stamped 'cire perdue, A.A. Hébrard', bronze. Conceived between 1896 and 1911, this bronze cast by the Hébrard foundry after 1919.