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Agathon Léonard
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Agathon Léonard
- "La Cothurne"
- 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
Literature
Victor Arwas, Art Nouveau: The French Aesthetic, London, 2002, pp. 136-137 and 616
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 and the folds of the figures dress and proper right sleeve. The sculpture with some traces of minor concentrated areas of oxidation to the front of the dress. 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.