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Albert Hager
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Albert Hager
- Deux éléphants avec un cornac (Two Elephants with a Mahout)
- signed and dated: A HAGER / 1919 and inscribed: FONDERIE. NATEL DES. BRONZES. / ST GILLES. BRUXELLES.
- bronze, black patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. One of the spikes on the adult elephant's harness is missing and there is a loss to the top of the remaining spike and to the Mahout's whip. There are a few areas of particular wear to the patina, including to the baby elephant's tail. The bronze is cast in sections and there are a few slightly visible original casting joints, including to the adult elephant's head, to the rope connecting the two elephants, and to the ground at the elephants' feet. There are a few minor spots of greening.
"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
C. Engelen and M. Marx, Beeldhouwkunst in België vanaf 1830, Brussels, 2002, vol. II., pp. 850-851
C. Engelen and M. Marx, Beeldhouwkunst in België vanaf 1830, Brussels, 2002, vol. II., pp. 850-851