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Germaine Richier
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Germaine Richier
- Homme de la Nuit
- incised with the artist's signature and number 1/6 on the base
- bronze
- 11 by 8 by 3 in. 28 by 20.3 by 7.6 cm.
- Executed circa 1950, this work is number 1 from an edition of 6.
Provenance
Claire and Albert Arenberg (acquired circa 1955)
By descent to the present owner from the above
By descent to the present owner from the above
Exhibited
The Arts Club of Chicago, Germaine Richier: Exhibition of Sculpture, Drawings, and Etchings, January - February 1966
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are some minor scattered dirt accretions and light surface abrasions visible under raking light.
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.