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Evgeny Lanceray (1848-1886), A Russian Bronze: A Wealthy Arab Merchant
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- inscribed with signature and with Chopin foundry mark
- Bronze
- Height 28 1/2 in.
- 72.4 cm
depicting a richly dressed Arab merchant astride a horse fitted with expensively decorated saddle and bridle, the merchant brandishing a rifle over his head
Condition
overall good 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.
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
In 1883, Evgeny Lanceray, already ill with the tuberculosis that would eventually take his life, traveled to Tunisia both for his health and to make a close study of the local population. The trip proved to be especially productive for his work and he produced a number of sculptures of Northern African riders wearing the distinctive clothing of the region. This figure of a wealthy Arab merchant is actually taken from a larger composition usually entitled Arab Horse Games (see lot 50 in this sale); Lanceray assigned the new title when the figure was cast on its own. See G.W. Sudbury, Evgueni Alexandrovitch Lanceray, 1848-1886, Lausanne, 2006, pp. 23-24, 159-161.