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Baltasar Lobo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Baltasar Lobo
- Mère et enfant
- inscribed Lobo and numbered 4/8
- bronze
- height 20.5 cm., 8in.
Provenance
Studio of the artist, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired circa the 1970s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, France (acquired circa the 1970s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Lobo. Marbres – Pierres - bronzes. La femme et l’enfant (œuvres de 1946 a 1958) (exhibition catalogue), Paris, Galerie Villand & Galanis, 1970, illustration of another cast
Joseph-Émile Muller, Lobo, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre sculpté, Paris, 1985, no. 66, illustration of another cast (our cast presenting slight variations made by the artist)
Joseph-Émile Muller, Lobo, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre sculpté, Paris, 1985, no. 66, illustration of another cast (our cast presenting slight variations made by the artist)
Condition
Rich golden patina. There is some minor oxidisation to the mother's face and some dust in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. There are two plugs to the mother's hips. This work is in overall good 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."