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Alfredo Pina Italian, 1883 - 1983
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfredo Pina
- Bather
- signed A. Pina, inscribed COPYRIGHT BY / MOTTE Fres PARIS / 1925 / CIRE PERDUE with a lost wax seal
- bronze, brown patina with a green hue
- height 24 in.
- 61 cm
Condition
Overall in good original condition with the usual wear to the patina in places especially to high reliefs of the composition and such consistent with handling, touching, and cleaning. Light scratches consistent with age.
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
Having attended the Accademia di Brera in his native Milan, Pina moved to Paris around 1906 and first exhibited at the Salon in 1912. On arrival in Paris, the young Italian immediately felt the impact of Auguste Rodin's powerful style. Pina worked in Rodin's atelier from 1909-10.