Rembrandt BUGATTI (1884-1916) - Lot 247

Rembrandt BUGATTI (1884-1916) "Mare and Foal", the model designed circa [1907], our proof numbered 6. Sculpted group. Bronze proof with a richly shaded dark-brown patina. Lost-wax casting by Albino Palazzolo. Early edition by Adrien-Aurélien Hébrard, before 1934; from a reputed edition of six. Signed R. BUGATTI and stamped Cire perdue A.A. HEBRARD in a corner on the terrace, numbered 6 on the edge of the terrace towards the publisher's stamp. Height: 40.2 cm - Length: 61 cm - Width: 24 cm. Terrace: 59.8 x 24 cm. (Worn patina on the backs of the horses). Provenance: Collection X.; Gironde. Important : A certificate of authenticity from Mme Véronique Fromanger, specialist in the work of Rembrandt Bugatti and author of the monographic repertory of the artist, will be given to the purchaser at his request and expense. Exhibitions of our sculpture model: - Exposition des dernières oeuvres de Rembrandt Bugatti 1884-191[5] - Galerie Adrien-Aurélien Hébrard, Paris, 1922. A bronze proof of Mare and Foal presented at this event. - Les Bugatti d'Alain Delon - Galerie Charles Bailly, Paris, 1988. A bronze proof of Mare and Foal presented at this event. - Ettore Bugatti Centenary - Château Saint-Jean, Molsheim, 2009. A bronze print of Mare and Foal presented during this event. - Rembrandt Bugatti; der bildhauer - 1884-1916 - Alte Nationalegalerie, Berlin, 2014. A bronze print of Mare and her foal presented at this event. Bibliography : - Véronique Fromanger - Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur - Une trajectoire foudroyante - Répertoire monographique - Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2016. The model of our sculpture listed under no. 197 in the monographic monographic repertory and a bronze proof reproduced on page 326; number 6 listed under reference 4722 by the publisher A.A. Hébrard in 1929. - Les Bugatti d'Alain Delon - Book cataloging the eponymous exhibition organized by Galerie Charles Bailly Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1988. The bronze print of Mare and Foal, numbered 4, reproduced under No. 34 of this publication (no pagination). 1 - Letter in French from Rembrandt Bugatti to René Dubois, c.1906. Rembrandt Bugatti Conservatory. 2 - Source for items cited in this text: Véronique Fromanger - Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur Répertoire monographique - Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2009, page 80. 3 - Ibid. 101 This lot is on view at the office of expert Emmanuel Eyraud - 27 rue Saint-Dominique 75007 Paris - Tel. + 33 (0)1.45.54.97.51 until March 18 inclusive.