Medardo Rosso

Lot 28: MEDARDO ROSSO | Enfant juif

Name: MEDARDO ROSSO | Enfant juif
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: db647f5a2e
Price: 100000 GBP

Est: £130,000 GBP - £180,000 GBPSold:

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomOctober 15, 2015

Item Overview

Description

wax over plaster

Dimensions

Height: 25cm., 9 7/8 in.

Artist or Maker

Medardo Rosso

Medium

wax over plaster

Condition Report

Attractive golden wax patina over plaster. The plaster is structurally sound and hollow. Some minor blackened spots at the top of the head consistent with age and dust remnants. Some studio dirt and material sediments visible on the back of the head, consistent with the artist's methods and process, and age and handling. The inscription is clear. This work is in overall good original 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."

Literature

Mino Borghi, Medardo Rosso, Milan, 1950, no. 32 & 33, illustration of another model no no.
Paola Mola & Fabio Vittucci, Medardo Rosso. Catalogo ragionato della scultura, Milan, 2009, no. III.17g, illustrated p. 356

Provenance

Luigia (Gina) Ravenna (a gift from the artist circa 1919)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: Other, Personal Check, Visa

Shipping

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Auction Details

The Italian Sale

Sotheby's

October 15, 2015, 06:00 PM BST

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

£1 - 100,000:30.0%

£100,001 - 1,800,000:25.0%

£1,800,001+:17.0%

Bidding Increments

From:	To:	Increment:
£0	£999	£50
£1,000	£1,999	£100
£2,000	£2,999	£200
£3,000	£3,199	£200
£3,200	£3,799	£300
£3,800	£4,199	£200
£4,200	£4,799	£300
£4,800	£4,999	£200
£5,000	£9,999	£500
£10,000	£19,999	£1,000
£20,000	£29,999	£2,000
£30,000	£31,999	£2,000
£32,000	£37,999	£3,000
£38,000	£41,999	£2,000
£42,000	£47,999	£3,000
£48,000	£49,999	£2,000
£50,000	£99,999	£5,000
£100,000	£199,999	£10,000
£200,000	£299,999	£20,000
£300,000	£319,999	£20,000
£320,000	£379,999	£30,000
£380,000	£419,999	£20,000
£420,000	£479,999	£30,000
£480,000	£499,999	£20,000
£500,000	£999,999	£50,000
£1,000,000	£1,999,999	£100,000
£2,000,000	£2,999,999	£200,000
£3,000,000	£3,199,999	£200,000
£3,200,000	£3,799,999	£300,000
£3,800,000	£4,199,999	£200,000
£4,200,000	£4,799,999	£300,000
£4,800,000	£4,999,999	£200,000
£5,000,000	£9,999,999	£500,000
£10,000,000+		£1,000,000

Conditions of Sale:

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