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CHARLES DESPIAU | Athlete resting, circa 1929
估價
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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描述
- Charles Despiau
- Athlete resting, circa 1929
- signed C. Despiau, numered 2/7 and with the foundry mark CIRE PERDUE C. VALSUANI
- bronze, dark brown-green patina
- 34 x 22 x 25 cm ; 13 3/8 x 8 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.
來源
Georges Renand, Paris (probably acquired directly from the foundry with the assistance of Jacquart Gallery, Paris)
Edouard & Jeannine Chapet, Paris (by descent)
Edouard & Jeannine Chapet, Paris (by descent)
Condition
In overall very good condition with minor surface dirt, notably to the crevices, and wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. The bronze on a black marble base, which was not mentioned in the catalogue, with some chips along the edges.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Four of the seven casts by Valsuani are in museums: one in the St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri (inv. no. 119: 1969), another in the Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Basel (inv. no. P.84), another in the Detroit Institute of Art, Michigan (Inv. no. 70.202) and the last one in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Algiers (inv. No. IG6751). We would like to thank Mrs Elisabeth Lebon for the information she kindly gave us.