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Heinz Warneke
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Heinz Warneke
- The Maiden and The Unicorn: A Pair of Bronzes
- Both Inscribed H. Warneke / 1969 / © (on the base)
- Bronze
- height: 34 1/2 in.
- 87.6 cm
Provenance
Commissioned by Mrs. Paul Mellon circa 1964
Literature
Mary Mullen Cunningham, Heinz Warneke, 1895-1983: A Sculptor First and Last, Newark, Delaware, 1994, no. 217, pp. 195-96
Condition
One sculpture has a verdigris patina; the other has a dark brown patina. Each has been exhibited outdoors and, as a result, has surface dirt, leaves and other detritus from its time outside. Each in overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.