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Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) and Richard Guino (1890-1973)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) and Richard Guino (1890-1973)
- Le Petit Forgeron (Le Feu)
- inscribed Renoir (on side of base), and stamped with the C. Valsuani foundry mark (on back of base)
- bronze with dark brown-black patina, on an ebonized wood plinth
- Height: 12 3/4 in.,
- 32.5 cm., not including plinth
- model executed in 1916
Provenance
Alex Reid & Lefevre, London
Etta E. Steinberg, St. Louis, Mo., acquired from the above, 1954 (Sold: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc, New York, May 13, 1977, lot 616, illustrated)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Etta E. Steinberg, St. Louis, Mo., acquired from the above, 1954 (Sold: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc, New York, May 13, 1977, lot 616, illustrated)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
generally good condition overall, some light abrasion to extremities on the sides, particularly to right hand and arm, moderate surface dirt, wear to plinth
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.