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CHARLES DESPIAU | Suzanne au chignon haut
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Despiau
- Suzanne au chignon haut
- Inscribed C. Despiau and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani, Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 24 in.
- 61 cm
- Conceived in 1922 and cast in an edition of 5.
Provenance
Acquired circa 1990s
Condition
The work features a dark brown patina.There is some dust in the deeper crevices. There are a couple scattered accretions to the figure's proper right leg. The work is in very 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the Catalogue critique de l’oeuvre sculpté de Charles Despiau being prepared by the Galerie Malaquais under the direction of Élisabeth Lebon with the number 2019-1B.