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Ossip Zadkine
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ossip Zadkine
- Le Retour de la fille prodigue
- Inscribed O. Zadkine, numbered 1/7 and inscribed with the foundry mark Susse Fondr Paris
- Bronze
- Height (including base): 29 1/2 in.
- 75 cm
Provenance
Gordon Hamilton Southam (acquired directly from the artist in 1966)
Thence by descent
Literature
Ionel Jianou, Zadkine, Paris, 1964, listed p. 105
Musée Zadkine, Sculptures, Paris, 1989, no. 163, illustration of another cast p. 165
Sylvain Lecombre, Ossip Zadkine, L'oeuvre sculpté, Paris, 1994, no. 443, illustration of another cast p. 503
Condition
Golden brown patina. There is some minor surface dirt and minor accretion in the deeper crevices near the figures' chests and backs. Some minor discoloration on the top of the base near the figures' feet. There's a few minor nicks and scratches, mostly on the base. Otherwise fine, this work is in very 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.