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REMBRANDT BUGATTI | Petites antilopes goudou (deux amis)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Bugatti
- Petites antilopes goudou (deux amis)
- inscribed RBugatti, numbered C.2 and stamped with the foundry mark cire perdue A.A. Hébrard
- bronze
- length: 43.5cm., 17 1/8 in.
- Conceived circa 1911 and cast in bronze before 1916 in an edition of 32 .
Provenance
Sladmore Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owners in 2004
Acquired from the above by the present owners in 2004
Exhibited
London, Sladmore Gallery, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, 2004, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Philippe Dejean, Bugatti: Carlo, Rembrandt, Ettore, Jean, New York, 1982, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 186
Jacques Chalom des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast pp. 268-69
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti, Répertoire Monographique, Paris, 2016, no. 272, illustration of another cast p. 355
Jacques Chalom des Cordes & Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast pp. 268-69
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti, Répertoire Monographique, Paris, 2016, no. 272, illustration of another cast p. 355
Condition
Dark brown patina. There are a few scattered tiny pitting holes in places, inherent to the casting process. Apart from some light surface dirt and a few surface scratches in places, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
"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
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Véronique Fromanger.