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Raymond Duchamp-Villon
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Raymond Duchamp-Villon
- Torse de jeune homme
- inscribed Duchamp Villon, numbered 5/8, inscribed Louis Carré Editeur and stamped with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- height: 55.3cm., 21 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louis Carré, Paris
Lucien Goldschmidt, New York (acquired from the above on 25th June 1968)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 15th May 1979, lot 35
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Lucien Goldschmidt, New York (acquired from the above on 25th June 1968)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 15th May 1979, lot 35
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Walter Pach, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, sculpteur 1876-1918, Paris, 1924, illustration of another cast p. 47
Walter Pach, 'Raymond Duchamp-Villon' in Formes, Paris, May 1931, illustrations of another cast pp. 84-85
Robert Rosenblum, 'The Duchamp Family' in Arts, New York, April 1957, illustrations of another cast pp. 20-23
George Heard Hamilton & William C. Agee, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, New York, 1967, illustration of another cast pp. 10 & 49
Walter Pach, 'Raymond Duchamp-Villon' in Formes, Paris, May 1931, illustrations of another cast pp. 84-85
Robert Rosenblum, 'The Duchamp Family' in Arts, New York, April 1957, illustrations of another cast pp. 20-23
George Heard Hamilton & William C. Agee, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, New York, 1967, illustration of another cast pp. 10 & 49
Condition
Rich deep brown patina. Apart from some very light discolouration to the patina at the man's lower back, this work is in overall very good condition.
"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
The present work is derived from the figure of two warriors on the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina. A demonstration of the artist's admiration for archaic sculpture, Torse de jeune homme - with its carefully unified planes and massive structure - also serves as a precursor to Duchamp-Villon's Cubist years.