Lot 63
- 63
Nikolai Ivanovich Liberikh (1828-1833), A Russian Bronze of a Bear Standing on Hind Legs
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- with signature and with a plaque engraved in Russian "Killed by the Emperor near / Lisin 9 March 1865"
- Bronze
- Height 21 1/4 in.
- 54 cm
Condition
with some small space between bear's paw and base; one small hole drilled in base, perhaps for an earlier lighting system
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
On this design, see A. Egorov, K. Zhuromskii, Nikolai Liberikh: Skulptura i grafika, Moscow, 2011, pp. 142, 221.