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Gustave Doré
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustave Doré
- Madone (Madonna)
- signed: Gve Dore, inscribed: VIRGO REDEMPTRIX 21 JUIN - 25 JUILLET 1908, stamped: THIEBAUT Fres PARIS FUMIERE ET Cie SUCrs and cold stamped: 18122 on the underside
- bronze, mid-brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt consistent with age. The arms of the Child were cast seperately and the original joints are visible at its shoulders; the joint at the proper right arm of Christ is slightly loose.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
Clapp & Lehni, pp. 219-253, pp. 229-30 and 246-47, cat. 18
Clapp & Lehni, pp. 219-253, pp. 229-30 and 246-47, cat. 18