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Provenance

Private collection, Germany, circa 1940 Private collection (by descent from the above) Private collection, Toronto (acquired from the above)

Literature

Rudolf Hagelstange, et al., Renée Sintenis , Berlin, 1947, illustration of another cast no. 126 Hanna Kiel, Renée Sintenis , Berlin, 1956, illustration of another cast no. 70 Britta E. Buhlmann, Renée Sinteni s, Werkmonographie der Skulpturen , Darmstadt, 1978, illustration of another cast  no. 150 Britta E. Buhlmann, Renée Sintenis, Plastiken, Zeichnungen, Druckgraphik , Georg Kolbe Museum, Berlin, 1983, no. 51, illustration of another cast in the exhibition catalogue p. 68 Dr. Ursel Berger, Gûnter Ladwig & Karl Knauf, Renée Sintenis, Das plastisches Werk , Berlin, 2013, no. 169, illustration of another cast p. 130 Condition The medium is bronze with dark brown patina. The work is in good overall condition. There is some surface dirt, mostly on the underside of the animal. There is some minor rubbing to the extremities and a few minor discrepancies in the patina along the inside of the front left leg. The bronze is attached to a wooden base which measures about 1inch high. 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.

Catalog summary

Renée Sintenis Vollblutfohlen With the artist's monogram RS and stamped with the foundry mark NOACK BERLIN Bronze Height: 8 1/2 in.; 21.5 cm (without base) Conceived in 1939. Provenance Private collection, Germany, circa 1940 Private collection (by descent from the above) Private collection, Toronto (acquired from the above) Literature Rudolf Hagelstange, et al., Renée Sintenis , Berlin, 1947, illustration of another cast no. 126 Hanna Kiel, Renée Sintenis , Berlin, 1956, illustration of another cast no. 70 Britta E. Buhlmann, Renée Sinteni s, Werkmonographie der Skulpturen , Darmstadt, 1978, illustration of another cast  no. 150 Britta E. Buhlmann, Renée Sintenis, Plastiken, Zeichnungen, Druckgraphik , Georg Kolbe Museum, Berlin, 1983, no. 51, illustration of another cast in the exhibition catalogue p. 68 Dr. Ursel Berger, Gûnter Ladwig & Karl Knauf, Renée Sintenis, Das plastisches Werk , Berlin, 2013, no. 169, illustration of another cast p. 130 Condition The medium is bronze with dark brown patina. The work is in good overall condition. There is some surface dirt, mostly on the underside of the animal. There is some minor rubbing to the extremities and a few minor discrepancies in the patina along the inside of the front left leg. The bronze is attached to a wooden base which measures about 1inch high. 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.