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Francois Pompon for the Sèvres factory, 1855-1933
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- L'Ours Blanc [The White Bear]
- incised factory mark and modeller's initials R.L
- biscuit porcelain
- 20 by 40 by 10 cm., 8 by 15¾ by 4in.
- Modelled in 1922, executed between 1924-1939
Literature
Associated literature:
Jean-Paul Midant, Sèvres, La Manufacture au XXème Siècle, Paris, 1992, p. 87.
Jean-Paul Midant, Sèvres, La Manufacture au XXème Siècle, Paris, 1992, p. 87.
Condition
Two minute chips on left side of the underbelly continued by a hairline crack up to the head and two others down its back paw and underbelly.
"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."