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GABRIEL ARGY-ROUSSEAU | “Papillon”
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
- “Papillon”
- signed in the mold PÂTE DE CRISTAL/D'ARGY-ROUSSEAU and Bouraine and numbered 5
- pâte-de-cristal
- 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm) high
- circa 1928
designed by Marcel-André Bouraine
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The glass with minor, light surface scratches throughout, not visually obtrusive due to the vivid intensity of the amber color. The sculpture with some minor surface dirt in recessed areas of the design and some minute abrasions, concentrated to the back of the wings. The pate de cristal with minor air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not visually distracting. The sculpture with some areas of minor adhesive residue, the largest measuring approximately 1 inch long, and some small tape remnants, not visually obtrusive. The intensity of the warm amber tones creates a beautifully vibrant hue on this glass sculpture.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.