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Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Emile Antoine Bourdelle
- Grand torse d'Adam
- signed, bears the mark of the foundry E. Godard Fond. Paris and numbered 6
- bronze
- height: 78 cm ; 30 3/4 in.
Provenance
Rhodia Dufet Bourdelle (daughter of the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Hirsch & Adler Galleries Inc., Sculpture of Bourdelle, 1970, no. 6
South Africa, Bourdelle (travelling exhibition), 1975-1976, no. 1
Athens, National Art Gallery & Alexander Soutzos Museum, Cultural Olympiad : "Six leading sculptures and the human figure", 2004, n.n.
South Africa, Bourdelle (travelling exhibition), 1975-1976, no. 1
Athens, National Art Gallery & Alexander Soutzos Museum, Cultural Olympiad : "Six leading sculptures and the human figure", 2004, n.n.
Condition
The bronze is sound with an attractive dark brownish black patina. There is a faint 5cm incision on the left shoulder and a horizontal line running across the upper back, probably inherent to the casting process. Some light surface scratches and minor wear to the patina at the protruding angles of the neck, otherwise this work is in very good original condition.
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"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."