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Raoul Charles Verlet
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Raoul Charles Verlet
- La Douleur d'Orphée (Orpheus' sorrow)
- signed: Raoul Verlet, inscribed: 105 F. BARBEDIENNE Fondeur Paris, with the RÉDUCTION MÉCANIQUE A. COLLAS BRÉVÉTÉ pastille, engraved: JJJ and numbered: 96924 in black ink on the underside
- bronze, mid-brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is wear and some minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are a few areas of scratches to the patina, including to the abdomen and under the proper left arm. There are several nicks including to the proper left hand, underside of the ribs and knees of Orpheus and the proper right haunch of Cerberus. There is a particular area of wear to Orpheus's proper right shoulder. There is a small restoration to the tip of the index finger on the proper right hand.
"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."