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José-Maria David, b.1944 Hippopotamus
Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- José-Maria David
- Hippopotamus
- signed: J. M. DAVID inscribed: FONDERIE SERRALHEIRO CIRE PERDUE 2008 and numbered: 1/8
- bronze, brown-green patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There are a few casting flaws, including to the ears and to the belly.
"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
This charming bronze Hippopotamus finds its inspiration in the bronze Ippopotamo by the celebrated early 20th century animalier sculptor Rembrant Bugatti (1884-1916) (see Panzetta, op. cit. p. 184, fig. 324). José-Maria David, who was born in France in 1944, is a living animalier sculptor, influenced by the work of Barye and Bugatti. Another cast of the present model was sold at Teca Art, Andorra on 21 May 2009, lot 54 for 62,000EUR (aggregate).
RELATED LITERATURE
A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori Italiani dell'ottocento e del primo novecento, Turin, 2003, vols. i, pp. 111, 184, fig. 324
RELATED LITERATURE
A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori Italiani dell'ottocento e del primo novecento, Turin, 2003, vols. i, pp. 111, 184, fig. 324