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Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Richard Guino
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Richard Guino
- Maternité
- inscribed Renoir, numbered 3/8 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 54cm., 21 1/4 in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Grand Palais, Centenaire de l'Impressionnisme, 1974, no. 17
Literature
Paul Haesaerts, Renoir Sculptor, New York, 1947, no. 17, illustration of the plaster version pl. XXXII
Renoir (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1953, no. 48, illustration of another cast pl. XIIb
Ann Dumas & John Collins, Renoir's Women, London & New York, 2005, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 61
Renoir (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1953, no. 48, illustration of another cast pl. XIIb
Ann Dumas & John Collins, Renoir's Women, London & New York, 2005, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 61
Condition
Attractive rich brown patina with bronze tones. Apart from some dust in the crevices and light wear, consistent with age and handling, this work appears to be in very good original condition.
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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."