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Ossip Zadkine
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Ossip Zadkine
- Tendresse maternelle or Repos
- numbered 1/7 and stamped with the foundry mark E Godard cire perdue
- bronze
- length: 30cm., 11 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie René Drouet, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner by 1971
Acquired from the above by the present owner by 1971
Literature
Marie-Claude Dane & Daniel Imbert, Sculptures, Paris, 1982, no. 275a, illustration of another cast p. 223
Marie-Claude Dane, Sculptures, Paris, 1989, no. 254b, illustration of another cast p. 240
Sylvain Lecombre, Ossip Zadkine L'Œuvre Sculpté, Paris, 1994, no. 565, illustration of another cast p. 621
Marie-Claude Dane, Sculptures, Paris, 1989, no. 254b, illustration of another cast p. 240
Sylvain Lecombre, Ossip Zadkine L'Œuvre Sculpté, Paris, 1994, no. 565, illustration of another cast p. 621
Condition
Mid to dark brown patina. There are some spots of oxidisation to the head of the mother (over an area of 2.5cm.) and a tiny spot to the child's head. There is some red colour to the mother's neck, pertaining to the lost wax casting process. There is dust in the crevices and some surface rubbing consistent with handling. This work is in overall 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. 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."
"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."