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Marthe Spitzer (1877-1956)
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Bust of Claude Debussy
- bronze, brown green patina ; on a marble base and a painted wood stand imitating marble
signed Marthe Spitzer and with the foundry mark ALEXIS.RUDIER.FONDEUR.PARIS. - bronze
- Haut. (buste) 46 cm, (gaine) 134 cm; height (bust) 18 in., (stand) 52 3/4 in.
la gaine en bois peint faux marbre
Condition
In very good condition overall with minor wear to the dark green brown patina and surface dirt, notably in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. The painted base imitating marble with a small loss to the low proper right front corner and minor chips to the paint along the edges. The highly decorative painted wood stand imitating marble with minor chips along the edges.
"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."