- 455
French, 19th Century
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- two bronze groups of hunting dogs
- bronze, warm brown to dark brown patina
- French, 19th Century
a pair of seated hounds by Emmanuel Frémiet (1824-1910), signed: E. FREMIET and inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE and stamped: 576; a hound with a duck in his mouth by Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), signed: P. J. MENE
Provenance
Sotheby's Belgravia, 1st March 1972
Condition
Fremiet: Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age.
Mene: The tail of the hound is missing. There is wear to the bronze consistent with age and handling. Otherwise the condition is good.
"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."