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Joseph Jules Emmanuel Cormier, called Joe Descomps
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Jules Emmanuel Cormier, called Joe Descomps
- Femme et enfant (Woman and Child)
- signed: JD. Cormier, stamped: AncMon / COLIN/ PARIS, and monogrammed and numbered: JDC 3 25
- bronze, red-brown patina, on a wood veneer base
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is particular dirt to the crevices particularly on the wreath and to the woman's hair at her back. There is a small spot of greening between the woman's eyebrows. There are one or two small lacunae.
There are a few small chips to the wood base.
"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."