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Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Bisons d'Amérique, l'un derrière l'autre, designed circa 1906
- patinated bronze
- 30 x 89 x 17 cm ; 11 3/4 x 35 x 6 5/8 in.
patinated bronze
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (2) and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the base
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (2) and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the base
Provenance
Former collection of comte Lacour de Montalba
Exhibited
Hamburg, Museum Für Kunst und Gewerbe, Die Bugattis, Automobile, Möbel, Bronzen, Plakate, June 8 - August 28, 1983
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Galerie Beaubourg, Bugatti, July - September 1995
Amsterdam, Beurs von Berlage, Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999
Paris, Galerie Univers du Bronze, Collection Alain Lesieutre, 2001
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Galerie Beaubourg, Bugatti, July - September 1995
Amsterdam, Beurs von Berlage, Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999
Paris, Galerie Univers du Bronze, Collection Alain Lesieutre, 2001
Literature
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Paris, 1981, pp. 212-213
Die Bugattis, Automobile, Möbel, Bronzen, Plakate, exhibition catalogue, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, June 8 - August 28, 1983, mentionned p. 146, n. R 6
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 189
Bugatti, les meubles, Bugatti, les sculptures, Bugatti, les autos, exhibition catalogue, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Vence, July - September 1995, illustrated p. 161
Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Beurs von Berlage, Amsterdam, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999, illustrated p. 27
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 307, n. 146
Die Bugattis, Automobile, Möbel, Bronzen, Plakate, exhibition catalogue, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, June 8 - August 28, 1983, mentionned p. 146, n. R 6
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 189
Bugatti, les meubles, Bugatti, les sculptures, Bugatti, les autos, exhibition catalogue, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Vence, July - September 1995, illustrated p. 161
Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Beurs von Berlage, Amsterdam, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999, illustrated p. 27
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 307, n. 146
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Light handling wear of the patina throughout the piece, more specifically along the protruding areas, under the stomach and on the heads, consistent with age and use.
Very rare and minute casting flaws (very minor holes inherent to the manufacturing process).
Light traces of oxidation on some recessed areas.
A few dirt stains scattered and dust in the crevices.
"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.
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"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
Four bronze casts of this model are known to exist.
This lot is sold with a certificate from Mrs Véronique Fromanger.
This lot is sold with a certificate from Mrs Véronique Fromanger.