Lot 495
  • 495

Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich, 1828-1883

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich
  • Pointer
  • signed in Cyrillic 'sculp. N. Lieberich' and Latin 'Fabr C.F. Woerffel' with 1886 foundry mark
  • bronze, polished dark brown patina
  • length 34.5cm, 13 1/2 in.

Condition

Excellent condition, finely cast. The patina lightly worn consistent with age and handling.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

For similar casts of this 1862-1863 model, please see A. Egorov & K. Zhuromsky, Nikolai Liberich, Sculpture and Drawings, Moscow, 2011, p. 214, cat. no. 25.