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Jules Moigniez
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jules Moigniez
- Mare and Stallion
- signed: J. Moigniez.
- bronze, mid-brown patina
Provenance
sold Sotheby's, London, The Troubadour Collection, 5 July 1985, lot 26
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few minor fissures to the base at the back. There are rectangular plugs to the underside of each horse (at the belly). There are two lacunae to the inside of the male horse's proper left back leg. There are a few spots of greening, including to the crevices. There are slightly visible original casting joints at the top of the tails. The horses are cast separately to the base.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Payne, Animals in Bronze. Reference and Price Guide, London, 1986, p. 305, no. H86
C. Payne, Animals in Bronze. Reference and Price Guide, London, 1986, p. 305, no. H86