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George Minne (1866-1941)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- George Minne
- Mère pleurant ses deux enfants
- inscribed G. Minne,
impressed with the foundry mark of Petermann, Brussels: Fonderie Nat. des Bronzes Bruxelles - bronze
- Height: 64 cm.
- Conceived in 1888 and cast circa 1900.
Provenance
Galerie Georges Giroux, 1927
Private Collection, Brussels and thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Brussels and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Ghent, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, George Minne en de kunst rond 1900, September - December 1982, pp. 82, 83, cat 19, illustration of another copy
Literature
L. van Puyvelde, George Minne, Brussels 1930, no. 5, plate 5, illustration of another cast
Condition
Surface dirt and slightly worn patina. Abrasion to the patina visible as a line on her right arm going round over her back, hair and left arm. Otherwise in 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."
"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."