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REMBRANDT BUGATTI | Petite panthère se léchant la patte
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Petite panthère se léchant la patte
- signed RBugatti and stamped with the foundry mark CIRE PERDUE A.A. HEBRARD
- bronze
- 15 x 38,5 x 9,9 cm; 5 7/8 x 15 1/8 x 3 7/8 in.
Provenance
Private collection, France (acquired circa 1950-60)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur, Répertoire monographique, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Paris, 2016, no. 124, another cast illustrated p. 297
Condition
Attractive brown patina. There is a small restoration towards the centre of the tail, another restored split to the lower part of the left-hand front leg and a relief circle (approx. 2 cm wide) at the centre of the stomach. There is some minor wear to the patina, predominately to the protruding elements and some minor dust in the crevices. This work is in overall fairly 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."
Catalogue Note
Véronique Fromanger has confirmed the authenticity of this work.