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Jacques Lipchitz
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Jacques Lipchitz
- Man on Horseback Fighting Bull
- monogrammé JL (en haut à droite); porte l'empreinte du pouce de l'artiste, signé J Lipchitz, numéroté 6/7 et porte un cachet de fondeur (au dos)
- bronze
- 45,3 x 60,5 x 8,3 cm ; 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.
Provenance
Vente : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 16 juin 2010, lot 89
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Literature
Alan G. Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz. A catalogue raisonné, The Paris years, vol. I, Londres, 1996, no. 287, un autre exemplaire reproduit p. 97
Condition
The bronze has a brown patina. There are a few areas of verdegris predominately to the lower part of the composition on the recto and a few scattered additional dots of verdegris on the hollows of the reverse. There are a few tiny dents to the right part of the composition on the reverse. There are some surface scratches predominately to the outer edges and a few scattered dots of patina losses. Apart from some dust to the crevices, this work is in good original condition.
"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
monogrammed 'JL' (upper right); bears the imprint of the artist's thumb, signed 'J Lipchitz, numbered '6/7' and stamped with a foundry mark; bronze. Conceived in 1932 in an edition of 7.