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Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- Rhinocéros de Java, small version, designed circa 1907-1908
- bronze patiné
- 14 x 20 x 10 cm ; 5 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 4 in.
patinated bronze
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (5) and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the base
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (5) and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the base
Provenance
Former collection of Galerie A.A Hébrard
Exhibited
Hamburg, Museum Für Kunst und Gewerbe, Die Bugattis, Automobile, Möbel, Bronzen, Plakate, June 8 - August 28, 1983
Ferrare, Gallerie Civiche d'Arte Moderna, I Bugatti, July 3 - October 10, 1988
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Galerie Beuabourg, Bugatti, July - September 1995
Paris, Galerie Univers du Bronze, Collection Alain Lesieutre, 2001
Ferrare, Gallerie Civiche d'Arte Moderna, I Bugatti, July 3 - October 10, 1988
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Galerie Beuabourg, Bugatti, July - September 1995
Paris, Galerie Univers du Bronze, Collection Alain Lesieutre, 2001
Literature
Die Bugattis, Automobile, Möbel, Bronzen, Plakate, exhibition catalogue, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, June 8 - August 28, 1983, mentionned p. 150, n. R 26 and illustrated p. 172
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 209
I Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Gallerie Civiche Moderna, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrare, July 3 - October 10, 1988, illustrated p. 95, n. 12
Bugatti, les meubles, Bugatti, les sculptures, Bugatti, les autos, exhibition catalogue, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Vence, July - September 1995, illustrated p. 101
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 334, n. 214
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 209
I Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Gallerie Civiche Moderna, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrare, July 3 - October 10, 1988, illustrated p. 95, n. 12
Bugatti, les meubles, Bugatti, les sculptures, Bugatti, les autos, exhibition catalogue, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Vence, July - September 1995, illustrated p. 101
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 334, n. 214
Condition
Very good overall condition.
A few short hairlines scratches scattered, barely visible.
A few very minute areas with more significant wear, all consistent with age and gentle use.
Dust in the crevices.
"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
Seven 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.