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Henri Weigele
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Weigele
- Dancer
- signed: H. Weigèle
- white marble, on a veined pink marble base, with a gilt bronze mount, on a fluted serpentine marble column
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is very good, with minor wear to the surface consistent with age. Four of the fingers on the proper right hand have been reattached and restored. There is some minor veining consistent with the material. There are a few naturally occuring inclusions, including two filled ones to the proper right shoulder blade and the drapery at the back.
There are a few small chips to the edges of the base and some minor wear to the gilding of the bronze mount.
The column is in three sections with some wear, including a few small chips, and a small reattached section and some restoration to the top section. Each of the three sections of column inscribed: x for its alignment.
"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."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
E. Bénézit, Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs, Gründ, 1999, vol. XIV, p. 510
E. Bénézit, Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs, Gründ, 1999, vol. XIV, p. 510