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Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Tête de Coco
- Inscribed Renoir, inscribed with the initials P. R. and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 10 5/8 in.
- 27 cm
Literature
Julius Meier-Graefe, Renoir, Leipzig, 1929, no. 406, illustration of the plaster version p. 402
Paul Haesaerts, Renoir Sculpteur, Brussels, 1947, illustrations of another cast pls. IV & XXXVI
Paul Haesaerts, Renoir Sculpteur, Brussels, 1947, illustrations of another cast pls. IV & XXXVI
Condition
Bronze is sound with a rich dark patina. There is a light build-up of dust and some specks of plaster visible in the recessive areas. This work is in very good 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.
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.