Jazz Musician, Jan and Joël Martel

Jan and Joël Martel
Jazz Musician

circa 1928
patinated bronze, marble
impressed J. Martel
10 ⅛ x 4 ½ x 4 in. (25.7 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm)

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the patina exhibits a range of brown and olive green hues. The patinated bronze surface presents with minor surface irregularities which are inherent to the making. The bronze surface throughout presents with some discoloration and rubbing to the patina as well as traces of oxidation and verdigris consistent with age and gentle handling. The marble base is in very good condition overall with scattered surface scratches, minor abrasions and very small chips concentrated to the edges and corners. One corner with a more pronounced chip to the marble measuring approximately ¼ inch wide, not visually distracting.

Provenance:
Christie's New York, December 19, 2006, lot 971
Private Collection
Heritage Auctions, Texas, March 17, 2017, lot 65312