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Pierre Bonnard 1867-1947
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Bonnard
- Le Printemps (Deux Baigneuses)
- with the C. Valsuani foundry mark, numbered 3/15, and with additional foundry mark inscribed ESQUISSE POUR DEUX BAIGNEUSES P. BONNARD (along the edge of the base)
- bronze with dark brown-black patina
- height 7 in.
- 17.9 cm.
- model executed by 1904-5, this example cast in 1969-70 from an edition of 15+9 H.C.+2 epreuves in bronze, and 13 examples in terracotta
Provenance
Galerie Paul Vallotton, Lausanne
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1985
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1985
Exhibited
Lausanne, Galerie Paul Valloton, Maître Suisses et Français des XIXe et XXe Siècles, no. 25
Literature
Anne Pingeot, Bonnard Sculpteur, Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 2006, pp. 80-87, fig. 69 (another cast illustrated)
Condition
generally good condition, moderate rubbing to patina at extremities, approx. 1.5mm abrasion to edge of drapery by shoulder of one figure
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.