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FRENCH, 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUEEPHEBE FROM VOLUBILIS |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- H. (bronze) 71 cm ; 28 in.
bronze, brown patina ; on a black granite base
Provenance
Probably Marshal Lyautey collection, 5 rue Bonaparte, Paris
Condition
Overall in very good condition with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt consistent with handling. There appear to be some casting flaws (or possibly a deliberate effect to imitate the losses on the antique bronze). There are a few chips and losses along the edges of the marble base.
"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
The antique bronze now a days in the Museum of Rabat, was rediscovered in 1929, during the excavations of Volubilis conducted under the direction of Marshal Lyautay (1854-1934), first General resident of the French protectorate in Morocco.