The overall condition is good. There is some overall surface dirt and wear to the patina consistent with age. The bronze would benefit from a professional clean.
"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."

Born in Rosières (Ardèche) in 1880, François André was fascinated by the game of baccarat. Early on in his career, his luck was short-lived and gambling quickly swallowed up his savings.  His luck, however, soon turned. His fascination with gambling led him to open a gaming circle. He met Eugène Cornuché, the founder of Maxim's restaurant, who opened the Deauville and Ostende Casinos.  In 1918, François André founded the Haussmann Circle in Paris but eventually took over from Eugène Cornuché as manager of the Deauville Casino. In the roaring twenties, André breathed a new life into the popular resort turning it into a modern seaside destination. Troubetzkoy was a keen gambler and inevitably a good client of André's.  A familiarity between the sitter and sculptor is apparent in the strong characterisation of this portrait.