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Chana Orloff
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Chana Orloff
- Femme au panier
- inscribed Chana Orloff, dated 1920 and with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris (on the plinth)
- bronze
- height: 24 3/8 in.
- 61.9 cm
- Conceived in 1920.
Provenance
Marie Sterner Galleries, New York
Private Collection, Ohio, acquired in the 1930's
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Ohio, acquired in the 1930's
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Cincinnati, Taft Museum of Art, n.d.
Literature
Felix Marcilhac, Chana Orloff, Paris, 1991, no. 108, illustration of another cast pp. 226-22
Art News, Orloff: A Woman Sculptor of Unusual Stature, New York, February 5th, 1938, pp. 16, illustrated
Art News, Orloff: A Woman Sculptor of Unusual Stature, New York, February 5th, 1938, pp. 16, illustrated
Condition
Bronze with dark brown patina on a 2 inch black metal base. Surface in generally good condition. Some surface dirt.
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.