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Prince Paul Troubetzkoy, 1866-1938
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Prince Paul Troubetzkoy
- Man on Rodeo Horse
- signed Paul Troubetzkoy and dated 1920 with foundry mark Roman Bronze Works N.Y.
- bronze, dark green patina
- 50 by 33.5cm., 19¾ by 13¼in
Condition
There are fractures to both hind legs and the tail, otherwise the bronze is stable.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Prince Paul Troubetzkoy began a series of studies of cowboys and rodeo figures in 1920, the year these two sculptures were created. He continued modelling these figures into the 1930s, including the present version, and they all reveal a dynamic plasticity, far removed from his more composed portraits. As in the offered lots the horses are caught in extreme movement, and the spontaneity and lightness of modelling successfully captures this energy.