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Alfred Boucher
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Boucher
- la musique
- signed: A. BOUCHER stamped: SIOT. DECAUVILLE / FONDEUR / PARIS and numbered: 221G
bronze, red-brown patina on a veined green marble base
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is dirt and wear to the surface. There are a few very small spots of greening, including to the dress at the proper right leg. The bow is slightly bent. On the underside of the violin there are two small yellow spots. The bronze is slightly loose on its base.
"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
A marble version of this model is in the Musée des Beaux Arts et d'Histoire in Troyes.
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Piette, Alfred Boucher 1850-1934 "sculpteur - humanist", exh. cat. Musée Paul Dubois - Alfred Boucher, Nogent-sur-Seine, 2000, p. 47, no. 40
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Piette, Alfred Boucher 1850-1934 "sculpteur - humanist", exh. cat. Musée Paul Dubois - Alfred Boucher, Nogent-sur-Seine, 2000, p. 47, no. 40