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Agathon Léonard
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Agathon Léonard
- "Danseuse Tambourin a Gauche"
- with molded signature A Léonard Sclp, impressed with foundry mark and M, the underside with further indistinct mark
- gilt bronze
Provenance
Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL, circa 1900
Thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The sculpture presents with a few minor areas of surface dirt concentrated to the recessed portions of the design and some scattered wear to the gilding at the high points of the sculpture. With some traces of minor oxidation to the interior of the proper left sleeve and at figure's waistband. This is a wonderful and highly sculptural work when viewed in person.
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
This figure and that of the following lot were part of a group of ten Scarf Dancers based on the gestures of Loïe Fuller and known as "Le Jeu de l'Echarpe." They were first exhibited by Léonard in plaster maquette in 1897. Originally designed as a projected decoration for the Foyer de la Danse at the Paris Opéra, they were executed in bisque porcelain at the Sèvres Manufactory before being cast in bronze in 1901.