Lot 404
Comedy and Tragedy: Sic Vita c. 1890-2 (cast later)
bronze, rich mid and dark brown patination, on marble base
signed, stamped to bronze base with artists monogram
Height 39cm
Estimate $55,000 - $75,000
Overall in Very Good Condition
- original rich mid and dark brown patination
- some wear to patina on figure's heals, buttocks and right hip, consistent with age and handling
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Private Collection
Bowman Sculpture, London
Acquired from the above
The Collection of the Late John Schaeffer AO
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8381
1:00pm - 25 August 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Thursday 20 - Monday 24 August, 10am - 4pm
Auction:
Session 1: 1:00pm (Lots 1-254)
Session 2: 6:00pm (Lots 300-517)
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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