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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Elephant du Sénégal
- signed: BARYE, inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR, stamped with the gold FB, the underside inscribed: 6, inscribed in ink: 6528 / svs, inscribed in pencil: BARYE 980, and with the remnants of an old collection label and further illegible numbering
- bronze, dark brown-green patina with light brown highlights
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is minor rubbing to the patina at some of the high points, including to the back. There are a few areas of some dryness and greening to the patina, notably to the inside of the proper right ear and the underside of the belly. There is a spot of wax to the proper left hip.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 251, no. A119
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 251, no. A119