Lot 115
  • 115

Stepan Dmitrievich Erzia

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Stepan Dmitrievich Erzia
  • Female Bust
  • signed in Cyrillic, dated 1915 and stamped with the foundry mark C.Valsuani
  • bronze
  • height: 47cm, 18 1/2 in.

Provenance

Hoy En El Arte Gallery, Buenos Aires 
Private collection, United States, 1989

Condition

The work is in an excellent condition. There are some grey accretions under the chin and the right ear, visible in the printed catalogue illustration. There is an attractive dark brown patina with a small light patch to the top of the head. There are three or four scattered spots of white household paint.
"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."