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Édouard Drouot
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Édouard Drouot
- Indien à Cheval
- signed E. Drouot and with the foundry mark ETLING PARIS.
- bronze, gilt and dark brown patina, and ivory
- height 21 in.; length 24 in.
- 53.5 cm; 61 cm.
bronze, gilt and dark brown patina, ivory, signed E. Drouot and with the foundry mark ETLING PARIS.
Literature
See P. Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th century, Dictionary of Sculptors, Paris, 1994, p. 294 for an illustration of the present model.
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches and tarnished areas consistent with age and use. Please note that the spear is a giltwood replacement. Modern bolt under the horse to tighten the saddle.
Please note this lot contains endangered species and a CITES permit will be necessary for export. Please contact the department with any questions.
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.