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Germaine Richier
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Germaine Richier
- Femme-coq no. 2
- Inscribed G. Richier and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 5 in.
- 12.7 cm.
- Conceived in 1954
Provenance
(Probably) Marlborough Gallery, New York
Hokin Gallery, Chicago
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Hokin Gallery, Chicago
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The bronze is in generally good condition with a dark brown patina that has been rubbed around the head and other raised areas. There is minor surface dirt and dust as well as some minor greenish accretions around the figure's head.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.