Lot 421
  • 421

Raymond Duchamp-Villon

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Raymond Duchamp-Villon
  • Petite Maggy
  • inscribed R. Duchamp-Villon 
  • bronze
  • height: 30.5cm., 12in.

Provenance

Galerie Louise Carré & Cie, Paris
Sale: Christie's, London, 20th May 1981, lot 439
Waddington Galleries, London (purchased at the above sale)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 29th June 1988, lot 166
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner

Exhibited

New York, Jan Krugier Gallery, Masters of Modern Sculpture, 1989, no. 8

Literature

George Heard Hamiltion & William C. Agee, Raymond Duchamp Villon, New York, 1967, no. 17, illustration of another cast p. 62 
Raymond Duchamp-Villon (exhibition catalogue)Knoedler & Co., New York, 1967, no. 17, illustration of another cast p. 61
Marcel Duchamp et ses frères (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Dina Vierny, Musée Maillol, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast p.191
Duchamp-Villon (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Tokoro, Tokyo, 1979, illustration of another cast p. 41

Condition

Brown patina with golden brown tones. There is some minor greening and dust in the crevices and some patina wear particularly to the base consistent with age and handling. Otherwise this work is in overall very good original condition.
"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.
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