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REMBRANDT BUGATTI | Lévrier couché
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Bugatti
- Lévrier couché
- inscribed Bugatti, dated 1904 and stamped with the foundry mark cire perdue A.A. Hébrard
- bronze
- length: 40.5cm., 15 7/8 in.
- Conceived and cast in bronze circa 1904-05 in an edition of 5.
Provenance
Denise Ferrero (acquired from the Bugatti family in 1905)
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Sladmore Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owners circa 2004
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Sladmore Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owners circa 2004
Exhibited
London, Sladmore Gallery, Rembrandt Bugatti, Life in Sculpture, 2004, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Véronique Fromanger, Rembrandt Bugatti, Répertoire Monographique, Paris, 2016, no. 109, illustration of the plaster p. 291
Condition
Modulated dark brown patina. There are a few tiny pitting holes (inherent to the casting process) just above the dog's tail and a small accretion and tiny area of verdigris by the dog's back right foot. Apart from some light surface dirt and minor general wear, 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.