Adam, Ève et le Serpent, Etienne Beöthy

Etienne Beöthy
Adam, Ève et le Serpent

conceived 1939, authorized and cast by the artist's family at a later date
édition d'artiste number 1 from a later edition of 4
executed by Fonderie Clementi, Meudon, France
patinated bronze
incised E Beothy/CLEMENTI/FONDEUR and numbered EA I/IV
34 ¼ in. (87 cm) high

Condition Report:
Overall in excellent condition. The patinated bronze presents with scattered faint surface scratches throughout and a few small indentations concentrated to the edges consistent with gentle handling. A dynamic sculpture by Beöthy.

Provenance:
Galerie Franka Berndt, Paris
Private Collection, France
Christie's South Kensington, February 6, 2015, lot 108