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February 19, 2012 | Ithaca, NY, USA
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Lot 3445 | Erte THREE GRACES 1988 Limited Edition Original Sculpture Meisner Foundry Author-Signed Certificate Of Authenticity
Estimated Price:
$10,000 - $12,000Realized Price:
$4,500
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Title: Three Graces
Artist: Erte
Medium: Sculpture
Features: Limited
Width: 13.0" Height: 16.0"
Art Details: This is a limited edition sculpture featuring The Three Graces of beauty, charm and elegance. It is number 311 of 375. It is one of a collection of 18 pieces entitled "Erte: Image in Bronze." Erte signed his name in wax from which a stamp was made and approved. Each cast is stamped and numbered. This edition was published and distributed by Fine Art Acquisitions Ltd. of New York. The sculpture was cast using the lost-wax process at the Joel Meisner Foundry and at the Fine Art Acquisitions Ltd. foundry under the supervision of Joel Meisner Foundry. The Certificate of Authenticity is signed by the artist, the president of Fine Art Acquisitions Ltd. and Joel Meisner.
Condition / Notes: Sculpture is in excellent condition. The hanging tassel held by the middle figure has caused very light scratching to the figure to her right.
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Estimated Price: $10,000 - $12,000
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