Lot 393
  • 393

Rembrandt Bugatti

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Jaguar accroupi (petit modèle)
  • Inscribed R Bugatti, stamped with the foundry mark CIRE/PERDUE/A.A. HÉBRARD and numbered (19)
  • Bronze
  • Length: 7 3/4 in.
  • 19.7 cm

Provenance

La Maison Jansen, Paris
Sale: Eric Pillon, Versailles, May 10, 2009, lot 44
Sladmore Gallery, London (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above

Literature

Mary Harvey, The Bronzes of Rembrandt Bugatti (1885-1916): An Illustrated Catalogue and Biography, London, 1979, illustration of another cast p. 40
Phillippe Dejean, Bugatti, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean, Paris, 1981, illustration of another cast p. 343
Jacques Chalom des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast p. 202
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, illustration of another cast p. 148-49
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti Sculpteur- Répertoire Monographique, Paris, 2009, no. 216, illustration of another cast p. 305

Condition

Dark brown patina. Work is screwed and affixed to its original marble base. Minor surface dirt around hind legs in deeper crevices, otherwise fine. Excellent condition.
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.

Catalogue Note

This bronze is mounted on its original marble base.