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Albert Hager
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Albert Hager
- Three elephants at play
- signed and dated: HAGER / 1925, and stamped: FONRIE NLE DES BRONZES / J. PETERMANN ST GILLES BRUXELLES
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, including dust in the crevices. There is minor rubbing to the patina at the high points. A few original stable casting joints are very slightly visible, including at the trunks. There are a few spots of dryness and greening, notably to the terrasse. There is some dryness to the patina in areas, in particular around the edges of the terrasse.
"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
Born in Frankfurt, Albert Hager settled in Belgium and became one of the country's foremost animalier sculptors. He frequently exhibited at the Brussels salon and in Antwerp, specialising in the representation of animals in action.
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Engelen and M. Marx, Beeldhouwkunst in België vanaf 1830, Brussels, 2002, vol. II., pp. 850-851
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Engelen and M. Marx, Beeldhouwkunst in België vanaf 1830, Brussels, 2002, vol. II., pp. 850-851