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Charles Despiau
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Despiau
- Woman's Head
- Inscribed C. Despiau; with foundry mark C. VALSUANI CIRE PERDUE
Bronze
- height: 17 3/4 in.
- 45.1 cm.
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Stone, New York
The Museum of Modern Art, New York (Gift of Mrs. Maurice Stone, in memory of her husband, 1963)
The Museum of Modern Art, New York (Gift of Mrs. Maurice Stone, in memory of her husband, 1963)
Condition
The overall condition is good. The surface of the bust is covered with a thin waxy patina that is uneven. The nose and eyebrows have been burnished, as have the edges of the torso. There are accretions on the reverse of the sculpture that are congruent with the casting technique. On a black marble base 5 ½” h by 8” w by 5 ½“ d.
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.