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Edgar Degas
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Degas
- Cheval au galop sur le pied droit, le pied gauche arrière seul touchant terre ; jockey monté sur le cheval
- stamped Degas, numbered 25/M, and bears the foundry mark CIRE PERDUE A.A. HEBRARD (on the base) ; numbered 35/3 (under the jockey's right foot)
- bronze
- height : 24.5 cm ; 9 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie d'Art Moderne, Paris
Private Collection (acquired circa 1950)
Thence by descent
Private Collection (acquired circa 1950)
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Yverdon, Hôtel de Ville & Zurich, Kunsthaus, De Daumier à Picasso, 1956, nos. 29 & 35
Lausanne, Palais de Beaulieu, Chefs-d'oeuvre des collections suisses de Manet à Picasso,1964, no. 17
Paris, Orangerie des Tuileries, Chefs-d'oeuvre des collections suisses de Manet à Picasso, 1967, no. 14
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art; Kyoto City Museum of Art and Fukuoka Prefectural Cultural Center, Edgar Degas, 1976- 1977, no. 85
Lausanne, Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Fantaisie équestre, 1982, no. 99
Lausanne, Fondation de l'Hermitage, L'Impressionnisme dans les collections romandes, 1984, no. 33
Geneva, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Animaux d'art et d'histoire. Bestiaire des collections genevoises, 2000, no. 274
Lausanne, Palais de Beaulieu, Chefs-d'oeuvre des collections suisses de Manet à Picasso,1964, no. 17
Paris, Orangerie des Tuileries, Chefs-d'oeuvre des collections suisses de Manet à Picasso, 1967, no. 14
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art; Kyoto City Museum of Art and Fukuoka Prefectural Cultural Center, Edgar Degas, 1976- 1977, no. 85
Lausanne, Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Fantaisie équestre, 1982, no. 99
Lausanne, Fondation de l'Hermitage, L'Impressionnisme dans les collections romandes, 1984, no. 33
Geneva, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Animaux d'art et d'histoire. Bestiaire des collections genevoises, 2000, no. 274
Literature
John Rewald, Edgar Degas, Works in Sculpture: A Complete Catalogue, New York, 1944, another example illustrated p. 20
John Rewald, Degas Sculpture, The Complete Works, Zurich, 1957, another example illustrated p. 143
Franco Russoli & Fiorella Minervino, L'opera completa di Degas, Milan, 1970, another example illustrated p. 144
Charles W. Millard, The Sculpture of Edgar Degas, Princeton, 1976, another example illustrated p. 14
John Rewald, Degas's Complete Sculpture, Catalogue Raisonné, San Francisco, 1990, pp. 70-71
Anne Pingeot & Frank Horvat, Degas Sculptures, Paris, 1991, p. 176
Joseph S. Czestochwski and Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures, Catalogue Raisonne of the Bronzes, Memphis, 2002, another example illustrated p.170
John Rewald, Degas Sculpture, The Complete Works, Zurich, 1957, another example illustrated p. 143
Franco Russoli & Fiorella Minervino, L'opera completa di Degas, Milan, 1970, another example illustrated p. 144
Charles W. Millard, The Sculpture of Edgar Degas, Princeton, 1976, another example illustrated p. 14
John Rewald, Degas's Complete Sculpture, Catalogue Raisonné, San Francisco, 1990, pp. 70-71
Anne Pingeot & Frank Horvat, Degas Sculptures, Paris, 1991, p. 176
Joseph S. Czestochwski and Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures, Catalogue Raisonne of the Bronzes, Memphis, 2002, another example illustrated p.170
Condition
Dark reddish-brown patina. Minor surface dirt in deepest crevices. Minor patina rubbing to horse and jockey and at their contact points. Jockey has a slightly more golden-brown patina than horse. Few spots of accretion visible in crevices as well as along horse's hind leg. Otherwise fine; work is in excellent condition.
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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."
"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."