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Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Jeune garçon nu, designed circa 1906
- patinated bronze
- 44,5 x 15,5 x 13,5 cm ; 17 1/2 x 6 1/8 x 5 1/4 in.
patinated bronze and marble base
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (1), dated 906 and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the bronze base
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (1), dated 906 and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the bronze base
Provenance
Former collection of Mr Masson
Literature
André Salmon, "Rembrandt Bugatti", Art et décoration, July-December 1913, p. 160
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Paris, 1981, p. 225
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 148
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 311, n. 159
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Paris, 1981, p. 225
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 148
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 311, n. 159
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Some wear to the patina, consistent with age and gentle use.
Dust in the crevices.
Minutes chips along the edges of the marble base which is most likely the original one. One corner of the marble base has been broken and professionally restored. The restoration is almost invisible.
The dimensions are given without the base. The dimensions with the base are : 45,5 x 17,3 x 18 cm.
"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
Three bronze casts of this model are known to exist.
This lot is sold with a certificate from Mrs Véronique Fromanger.
This lot is sold with a certificate from Mrs Véronique Fromanger.