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Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Vache meuglant
- Inscribed Rembrandt, dated 01 and inscribed with the number 4
- Bronze
- Height: 9 in.; 23 cm
- Conceived circa 1901, and cast by 1904 by Grubicy Fondeur.
Provenance
The Sladmore Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Royal College of Art, The Amazing Bugattis, 1979
Literature
Mary Harvey, The Bronzes of Rembrandt Bugatti, 1885-1916, Ascot, 1979, no. 88, illustrated p. 67
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, illustrated p. 21
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti Sculpteur: Un trajectoire foudroyante, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2009, no. 5, illustrated p. 254
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti, Sculptor, répertoire monographique, A Meteoric Rise, Paris, 2016, no. 6, illustrated p. 266
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, illustrated p. 21
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti Sculpteur: Un trajectoire foudroyante, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2009, no. 5, illustrated p. 254
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti, Sculptor, répertoire monographique, A Meteoric Rise, Paris, 2016, no. 6, illustrated p. 266
Condition
The medium is bronze with brown patina. The work is in good overall condition. There is some gentle rubbing to the more protruding elements, and some on the cow's back. There is some surface dust and dirt in the recessed areas. The work presents very well.
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.