Lot 320
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EMILE ANTOINE BOURDELLE | Tête d'Apollon sur base carré

Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • Emile Antoine Bourdelle
  • Tête d'Apollon sur base carré
  • inscribed EMILE ANTOINE BOURDELLE, dated 1900 and inscribed REPRODUCTION INTERDITE; inscribed with the foundry mark ALEXIS RUDIER FONDEUR. PARIS. 
  • bronze
  • height 68cm., 26 7/8 in.
  • Originally conceived in 1898-1909 and cast in bronze by the Alexis Rudier Foundry, Paris at a later date.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby’s, Monaco, 25th November 1979, lot 55
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Rich and variegated brown patina. There is some minor dust to the crevices. The base has minor evidence of light rubbing to the surface. This work is in overall 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. 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."