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Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Emile Antoine Bourdelle
- Tête d'Hercule, conceived between 1898 and 1905 and cast during the artist's lifetime
- bronze
- Signed BOURDELLE, numbered 3 and stamped with the foundry mark CIRE PERDUE A. A. HEBRARD
- height: 35 cm; 13 3/4 in.
Condition
Green brown patina. There is some dust in the crevices. There is some superficial wear to the protruding elements notably to the ears, nose and lips. There are a few dots of verdegris to the back side of the model's head. There is a minor tiny scratch (approx. 0.3 cm long) to the model's left-hand side eyebrow. This work is in very good 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."