- 400
Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Serpentaire mâle, une aile déployée
- inscribed R Bugatti
- bronze
- height: 32.2cm., 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Albino & Yvon Palazzolo, Paris & Chiavari
Sale: Loudmer, Paris, 21st June 1993, lot 18
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Loudmer, Paris, 21st June 1993, lot 18
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
James Mackay, The Animaliers, London, 1973, illustration of another cast p. 96
Malcolm Haslam, The Amazing Bugattis, London, 1979, illustration of another cast p. 40
Mary Harvey, The Bronzes of Rembrandt Bugatti, Ascot, 1979, no. 116, illustration of another cast p. 80
Philippe Dejean, Bugatti, New York, 1982, illustration of another cast p. 166
Pierre Kjelberg, Les Bronzes du XIXe siècle, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast p. 161
Jacques Chalom Des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti. Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1987, colour illustration of another cast p. 291
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, colour illustrations of another cast pp. 25 & 200
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti. Sculpteur. Répertoire monographique. Une Trajectoire Foudroyante, Paris, 2009, no. 287, colour illustrations of another cast pp. 211 & 326
Malcolm Haslam, The Amazing Bugattis, London, 1979, illustration of another cast p. 40
Mary Harvey, The Bronzes of Rembrandt Bugatti, Ascot, 1979, no. 116, illustration of another cast p. 80
Philippe Dejean, Bugatti, New York, 1982, illustration of another cast p. 166
Pierre Kjelberg, Les Bronzes du XIXe siècle, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast p. 161
Jacques Chalom Des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti. Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1987, colour illustration of another cast p. 291
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, colour illustrations of another cast pp. 25 & 200
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti. Sculpteur. Répertoire monographique. Une Trajectoire Foudroyante, Paris, 2009, no. 287, colour illustrations of another cast pp. 211 & 326
Condition
Attractive and rich brown patina. There are some spots of white paint accretion to the underside of the bird's body and its wing. There is some dust in the crevices and a few minor scuffs to the surface consistent with age and handling. This work is in overall 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
The first owner of this work, Albino Palazzolo, was the chief founder at the Hébrard Foundry and a friend of Rembrandt Bugatti.