Sale 09BE02 | Lot 92

Bronze Figure of a Male Nude

Catalogue: Belle Epoque
Bronze Figure of a Male Nude

Lot Details

Lot 92
Bronze Figure of a Male Nude
Modeled in a standing pose with a bow and arrow. Height 21 3/4 inches.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $86,500 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

The copper fig leaf is missing a large portion of its tip; leaf also is bent and possibly not original to the piece; there is a curlicue shaped pin that affixes the leaf over the genital area, which may or may not be original.
There is discoloration or wear to the patina on the figure's thighs.
There is a scuff mark abrasion on the rear side of the figure's left forearm; there is also some abrasion (scuffing) to the figure's rear leg where the bow edge comes into contact. Some nicks to the rim edges on the base.


Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.

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Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $86,500 (includes buyer's premium)

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