Raymond Delamarre

Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some wear to the green patina, in particular at the abdomen, between the thighs, to the proper left arm, at the back, and at the terrasse. There is some minor pitting to the surface, which is original and consistent with the casting. There are a few very slight nicks and scratches, including to the proper right elbow and the proper right side of the neck.
"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."

Raymond Delamarre was one of the leading French sculptor's working in the Art Deco style. Trained under Jules-Félix Coutan (see the gilt bronze, ivory and onyx La Paix in this sale), he was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1919, spending a year at the Villa Medici. Delamarre is most celebrated for his colossal stucco bas-relief created in 1934 for the first class dining room of the most luxurious ocean liner of the age, the S.S. Normandie.