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Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Emile Antoine Bourdelle
- Le Fruit, modèle intermédiaire, deuxième étude
- inscribed ©by Bourdelle, inscribed Susse Fondeur Paris N°4 and monogramed AB
- bronze
- height: 100 cm; 39 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private collection, Japan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1980s
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1980s
Literature
Pierre Descargues, Bourdelle, Paris, 1954, another version illustrated p. 42
Ionel Jianou, Bourdelle, Paris, 1970, another version illustrated p. 55
Ionel Jianou & Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1965, another version illustrated pl. 23
Ionel Jianou & Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1975, another version illustrated pl. 23
Ionel Jianou & Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1978, no. 331, another version illustrated
Michel Seuphor, The Sculpture of this Century, New York, 1959, another version illustrated p. 47
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Emile Antoine Bourdelle, London, 1984, no. 60, another version illustrated p. 41
Emile Antoine Bourdelle: pioneer of the future (exhibition catalogue), Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 1989, another version illustrated p. 34
Ionel Jianou, Bourdelle, Paris, 1970, another version illustrated p. 55
Ionel Jianou & Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1965, another version illustrated pl. 23
Ionel Jianou & Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1975, another version illustrated pl. 23
Ionel Jianou & Michel Dufet, Bourdelle, Paris, 1978, no. 331, another version illustrated
Michel Seuphor, The Sculpture of this Century, New York, 1959, another version illustrated p. 47
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Emile Antoine Bourdelle, London, 1984, no. 60, another version illustrated p. 41
Emile Antoine Bourdelle: pioneer of the future (exhibition catalogue), Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 1989, another version illustrated p. 34
Condition
Attrative green brown patina. Some tiny casting flaws in places. There is some wear to the patina notably to the model's hair consistent with age and handling. Some tiny losses to the patina on the lady's proper left leg. This work is in overall good condition and might benefit from a clean.
"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."