- 131
After John Rogers
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- After John Rogers
- Wounded to the Rear/ One More Shot
- stone, probably Connecticut Limestone
Condition
Overall the condition of the stone is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few small losses, including to the left front corner of the base and to the strap of the bag behind the man's right foot. There are a few restored breaks, including to the beak of the cap and to the strap of the water flask. The satchel is reattached, as is a corner of its raised flap. There are fossilised traces in the stone consistent with the material.
"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
The present sculpture differs from the original model in that the second crouching figure is absent. The bronze master model is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 17.174).
RELATED LITERATURE
T. Tolles, American Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Volume I. A Catalogue of Works by Artists born before 1865, New York, 1999, no. 49, pp. 126-7