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Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Bouledogue français (la chienne de Teresa Lorioli)
- inscribed R. Bugatti and A Madame Valsuani - Paris, numbered 48 and stamped with the foundry mark Cire perdue A.A.Hébrard
- bronze
- height: 13.5cm., 5 3/8 in.
Provenance
Valsuani Collection (a gift from the artist)
Literature
Mary Harvey, The Bronzes of Rembrandt Bugatti (1885-1916): An Illustrated Catalogue and Biography, London, 1979, illustration of another cast p. 26
Malcolm Haslam et al., The Amazing Bugattis, London, 1979, illustration of another cast p. 41
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, New York, 1982, illustration of another cast p.217
Jacques Chalom des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast p.102-103
Les Bugatti d'Alain Delon, Paris, 1988, no. 20, illustration of another cast in colour
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, illustration of another cast p.84
Condition
Attractive light brown patina. Apart from some light dirt in the crevices, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the bronze patina slightly lighter in the original.
"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."