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Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
- Fumeur et musicienne
- signed: Gaston Leroux
- bronze, partially painted on pine wood and bronze pedestals with painted bronze plaques
Provenance
Sale: Millon & Associés, Paris, 30 May 2006, lot 256
Purchased from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Both figures lift separately from the pedestals. The smoker's stick cast in two original pasrts, of whichhte upper part unscrews. Her harp is also cast separately and slots intothe bronze figure. There are minor chips and wear to teh painted parts. One pedestal has a stable horixontal crack. There are some minor scratches to both pedestals. Otehrwise teh condition is very good.
"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."