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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- LION AU SERPENT NO 2
- signed BARYE
- brown patinated bronze
- height 10 in.; 12 3/4 in.
- 25.5 cm; 32.5 cm
Literature
Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, BARYE, Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 177, illustrated no. A53
Condition
Overall in good condition with usual light scratches and surface dirt to crevices. Wear of bronze patina to areas of high relief especially to back and top head of lion consistent with touching and cleaning.
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.