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Evgeny Lanceray (1848-1886), In the Cart (Peasants of Riazan Returning from the Fields)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
- Length of Base 24 in.; 61 cm
inscribed with signature and Chopin foundry mark, also with Finance Ministry stamp
Condition
excellent detail and patina; the figure of the young boy on the horse and that of one of the women in the cart loose; some slight rubbing and discoloration to the upraised arm of one of the women; the sculpture would benefit from a professional cleaning and resecuring of the loose figures; the underside with a small casting fault not visible from the top
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
On this design, see G. Sudbury, Evgueni Alexandrovitch Lanceray, 1848-1886, Lausanne, 2006, p. 101 and L. Dementeva, Evgenii Lansere: Albom skulpturnykh modelei, Moscow, 2011, pp. 77-78, 316.