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Rembrandt Bugatti
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Chameau buvant, designed circa 1903
- Patinated bronze
- 40 x 49 x 25 cm ; 15 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 9 7/8 in.
patinated bronze
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (4) and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the base
Signed R. Bugatti, numbered (4) and with foundry mark Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the base
Provenance
Former collection of Galerie A.A. Hébrard
Exhibited
Ferrare, Gallerie Civiche d'Arte Moderna, I Bugatti, July 3 - October 10, 1988
Venice, Palazzo Grassi, Arte Italiana, Presenze 1900-1945, April 30 - November 5, 1989
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Galerie Beaubourg, Bugatti, July - September 1995
Amsterdam, Beurs von Berlage, Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999
Paris, Galerie Univers du Bronze, Collection Alain Lesieutre, 2001
Venice, Palazzo Grassi, Arte Italiana, Presenze 1900-1945, April 30 - November 5, 1989
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Galerie Beaubourg, Bugatti, July - September 1995
Amsterdam, Beurs von Berlage, Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999
Paris, Galerie Univers du Bronze, Collection Alain Lesieutre, 2001
Literature
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Paris, 1981, p. 192
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 89
I Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Gallerie Civiche Moderna, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrare, July 3 - October 10, 1988, illustrated p. 81, n. 4
Arte Italiana, Presenze 1900-1945, exhibition catalogue, Palazzo Grassi, Venise, April 30 - November 5, 1989, illustrated p. 302
Bugatti, les meubles, Bugatti, les sculptures, Bugatti, les autos, exhibition catalogue, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Vence, July - September 1995, illustrated p. 129
Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Beurs von Berlage, Amsterdam, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999, illustrated p. 71
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 280, n. 79
Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger Des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti, Paris, 1987, p. 89
I Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Gallerie Civiche Moderna, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrare, July 3 - October 10, 1988, illustrated p. 81, n. 4
Arte Italiana, Presenze 1900-1945, exhibition catalogue, Palazzo Grassi, Venise, April 30 - November 5, 1989, illustrated p. 302
Bugatti, les meubles, Bugatti, les sculptures, Bugatti, les autos, exhibition catalogue, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre-Dame des fleurs, Vence, July - September 1995, illustrated p. 129
Bugatti : auto's, meubels en beelden van de familie Bugatti, exhibition catalogue, Beurs von Berlage, Amsterdam, December 19, 1998 - March 7, 1999, illustrated p. 71
Véronique Fromanger, Une trajectoire foudroyante, Rembrandt Bugatti, sculpteur, répertoire monographique, Paris, 2016, p. 280, n. 79
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Extremely light handling wear to the patina throughout, consistent with age and gentle use.
The piece has been recently cleaned by a professional restorer but no restoration has been undertaken.
Dust scattered and especially 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
Five 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.