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Evgeny Lanceray (1848-1886), A Russian Bronze of a Hussar Bugler
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- inscribed with signature and Shtange foundry mark
- bronze, ebonized wood
- Height 16 3/4 in.
- 42.5 cm
a Hussar bugler on horseback raises his horn to give the signal to attack
Condition
overall good condition with the exception some small discoloration to the soldier's uniform and boot on one side, the end of the horse's tail possibly restored; the base with a partially exposed stabilizing screw
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.
Catalogue Note
L.A. Dementeva, noting that the design was first cast in 1877 and that the hussar's uniform and saddle cloth bear the Imperial cypher of Alexander II, suggests that Lanceray conceived of this as a vignette from the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. See L.A. Dementeva, Evgenii Lansere: Albom skulpturnykh modelei, Moscow, 2011, pp. 114-115 and G.W. Sudbury, Evgueni Alexandrovitch Lanceray, 1848-1886, Lausanne, 2006, pp. 130-131.