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Edgar Degas
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Edgar Degas
- Danseuse faisant la révérance
- Inscribed Degas, numbered 34/O and stamped with the foundry mark A.A. Hébrard Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 13 1/4 in.
- 34 cm
stamped Degas and stamped with the foundry mark A.A. Hébrad, Cire Perdue
bronze
height: 33.7cm.
Conceived circa 1896-1911 and cast between 1919 and 1921 in an edition of 20 plus two artist’s proofs.
bronze
height: 33.7cm.
Conceived circa 1896-1911 and cast between 1919 and 1921 in an edition of 20 plus two artist’s proofs.
Provenance
M. Knoedler & Co., New York
Pierre Schlumberger (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the estate of the above in 1988
Pierre Schlumberger (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the estate of the above in 1988
Literature
John Rewald, Degas: Works In Sculpture, New York, 1944, no. LIII, illustration of another cast p. 117
John Rewald, Degas’ Complete Sculpture: Catalogue Raisonné, San Francisco, 1990, no. LIII, illustrations of another cast pp. 144-45
Sara Campbell, "A Catalogue of Degas’ Bronzes," in Apollo, August 1995, no. 34, illustration of another cast p. 27
Joseph S. Czestochowski & Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures: Catalogue Raisonné of the Bronzes, Milan, 2002, no. 34, illustration of another cast p. 188
Sara Campbell, ed., Degas in the Norton Simon Museum, vol. II, New Haven & London, 2009, no. 73, illustrations of another cast pp. 378-81
John Rewald, Degas’ Complete Sculpture: Catalogue Raisonné, San Francisco, 1990, no. LIII, illustrations of another cast pp. 144-45
Sara Campbell, "A Catalogue of Degas’ Bronzes," in Apollo, August 1995, no. 34, illustration of another cast p. 27
Joseph S. Czestochowski & Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures: Catalogue Raisonné of the Bronzes, Milan, 2002, no. 34, illustration of another cast p. 188
Sara Campbell, ed., Degas in the Norton Simon Museum, vol. II, New Haven & London, 2009, no. 73, illustrations of another cast pp. 378-81
Condition
Light brown patina. Some irregularities and fine scratches to the base. Dust in the crevices. Otherwise good condition.
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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.