- 135
Louis Oscar Roty
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
- Louis Oscar Roty
- Michel Eugene Chevreul (French, 1786-1889): a medal
Inscribed, signed O. Roty (obverse) and dated 1886 (reverse)
- Patinated bronze
- Diameter: 2 3/4 inches
- 7 cm
Literature
Claude Roger-Marx, "The Renaissance of the Medal in France," The Studio, vol. 15, p. 15, illus.
Hôtel de la Monnair, La Médaille en France de Ponscarme à la fin de la Belle Époque (exhibition catalogue), Paris, June-September 1967, no. 840, pp. 125-126, illus. p. 12
Condition
This medal has very little surface dirt. The raised areas on both the recto and verso have been burnished, as has the edge of the medal, most likely from handling.
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
Please see page 26 for an illustration of this lot.