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CLAUDE LALANNE | Madame Butterfly
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Claude Lalanne
- Madame Butterfly
- 7 x 11 x 4 cm ; 2 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.
2019
gilt patinated and galvanised bronze, patinated steel
Monogrammed C.L., stamped LALANNE, dated 2019 and numbered 21/60 A on the underside
Condition
Very good overall condition. The patina on the steel ball is not homogeneous, original to the making. There is some light oxidation on the ball around the feet. The gilt bronze presents with a few rare and light instances of tarnishing and a few extremely rare and tiny oxidation traces, not visually distracting.
"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."