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ARMAND-ALBERT RATEAU | Oiseau
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Armand-Albert Rateau
- Oiseau
- Stamped AA RATEAU INVR on the back
- Height : 23,5 cm ; 9 1/4 in.
- circa 1925
gilt patinated bronze, ebonised wood base
Exhibited
Franck Olivier-Vial & François Rateau, Armand Albert Rateau, Paris, 1992, p. 30 for a related example
Condition
Good overall condition. The gilt patinated bronze presents with some tarnishing, with some instances of wear and with some losses of gilt, partially revealing the dark layer underneath, as partially visible on the catalogue illustration. There is some light surface soiling. The wooden base is later.
"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."