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Alfred Boucher
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Boucher
- Enfants luttant (Children Wrestling)
- signed: A. BOUCHER 1891
- white marble
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including a small black stain on the proper right leg of the child with two feet on the ground. There is some faint veining visible on the surface on the surface consistent with material and there are a few small orange specks to the reverse. There are a few minor chips, particularly around the lower edge of the base and to the outside of the proper right leg of the child on one leg.
"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
J. Piette, Alfred Boucher 1850-1934 "sculpteur - humaniste", exhib. cat. Musée Paul Dubois - Alfred Boucher, Nogent-sur-Seine, 2000, no. 83, p. 85
J. Piette, Alfred Boucher 1850-1934 "sculpteur - humaniste", exhib. cat. Musée Paul Dubois - Alfred Boucher, Nogent-sur-Seine, 2000, no. 83, p. 85