Lot 172
- 172
Edgar Degas
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Degas
- Arabesque sur la jambe droite, la main droite près de terre, le bras gauche en dehors
- inscribed Degas, numbered 2/C and stamped with the foundry mark AA Hébrard Cire Perdue
- bronze
- height: 27.8cm., 11in.
Provenance
Mme Lepine, Paris (Sale: Tajan, Paris, 17th November 1992, lot 139)
Private Collection, Paris (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, Paris, 9th December 2009, lot 16)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Paris (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, Paris, 9th December 2009, lot 16)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
John Rewald, Degas, Works in Sculpture, A Complete Catalogue, New York, 1944, no. XLI, p. 24, illustration of another cast p. 96
John Rewald, Degas Sculpture, Complete Works, London, 1957, no. XLI, p. 152, illustration of another cast p. 54 (fig. 17)
John Rewald, Degas's Complete Sculpture: Catalogue Raisonnè, San Francisco, 1990, no. XLI, illustration of another cast pp. 120-121
Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures, Paris, 1991, illustration of the original model p. 154
Sara Campbell. A Catalogue of Degas Bronzes, Apollo, vol CXLII, no. 402, 1995, no. 2, illustration of another cast p. 12
Joseph S. Czestochowski & Anne Pingot, Degas Sculptures Catalogue raisonnè of the bronzes, Memphis, 2002, no. 2, illustration of another cast pp. 124-125
John Rewald, Degas Sculpture, Complete Works, London, 1957, no. XLI, p. 152, illustration of another cast p. 54 (fig. 17)
John Rewald, Degas's Complete Sculpture: Catalogue Raisonnè, San Francisco, 1990, no. XLI, illustration of another cast pp. 120-121
Anne Pingeot, Degas Sculptures, Paris, 1991, illustration of the original model p. 154
Sara Campbell. A Catalogue of Degas Bronzes, Apollo, vol CXLII, no. 402, 1995, no. 2, illustration of another cast p. 12
Joseph S. Czestochowski & Anne Pingot, Degas Sculptures Catalogue raisonnè of the bronzes, Memphis, 2002, no. 2, illustration of another cast pp. 124-125
Condition
Attractive dark brown patina. Apart from some light surface dirt to the crevices of the base, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."