EDGAR DEGAS (French, 1834-1917) “DANSEUSE AGRAFANT L’EPAULETTE DE SON CORSAGE”.

Bronze Signed on flat base “Degas” also numbered “64/D”, also having in the corner “Cire Perdue A.A. Hebrard”, on underside of the base are six stickers 1) a location sticker, 2) a tape piece written “Than” 3) Three small stickers on a larger sticker. SIZE: 13-3/4″ h. Base 4″ d x 6-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: A.A. HEBRARD ET CIE, 1920-1922 (Foundry); WALTER HALVORSEN, London (Purchased a complete set (edition “D”); JUSTIN THANNHAUSER, New York and Berlin (purchased from above the complete set of dancers (edition “D)) on August 12, 1929; KATHE LEVI(Y) THANNHAUSER, New York (Wife of Justin Thannhauser); ELSE LEVI(Y), (Believed to be cousin of Kathe Thannhauser and Mother of our consignor); OUR CONSIGNOR, Tampa, Florida. *NOTE* The history of Degas bronzes is well documented. At Degas death in 1917 more than 150 examples of sculpture were found in his studio, most were wax, clay or plaster. In 1918 the heirs authorized a series of additions of bronzes to be made from 72 of the small figures. They were cast and executed by the Paris foundry of A.A. Hebrard Et Cie. The casts were numbered 1-73, and lettered a-t indicating a limited edition of 20 pieces with the “A” being the first cast. The first series of bronzes was available for exhibition in Paris in May of 1921. That first series was bought by Louisine Havemeyer and exhibited in New York in 1922. The fourth set (D) was purchased as a complete set by Walter Halvorsen in London prior to 1929. Walter Halvorsen was a Norwegian art dealer with offices in London and New York city. Halvorsen’s complete set (edition D) is purchased by Justin Thannhauser of New York and Berlin. Justin K. Thannhauser (1892-1976) was the son of Heinrich Thannhauser (1859-1935). Justin opened galleries in Munich, Lucerne and Berlin and then moved to New York in 1940. In 1918 Justin married Kathe Levi(Y)(1894-1960), she later tragically died and he remarried his second wife Hilde in 1962. In 1963 Justin gave a significant portion of his art collection to the Guggenheim Foundation. It was in 1976 upon his death that the collection became part of the Guggenheim’s holdings as before then it was on long term loan. Ten additional works were received after Hilde’s death in 1991. Other bronze castings with the addition “D” can be found in the Guggenheim’s collection. This bronze has descended from Justin’s first wife through her family to our present consignor. CONDITION: Nice dark bronze patina with some light rubs at midsection, base has slight curve. 48922-1 (150,000-250,000) – Lot 1205

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1205	$0.00	EDGAR DEGAS (French, 1834-1917) “DANSEUSE AGRAFANT L’EPAULETTE DE SON CORSAGE”. Bronze Signed on flat base “Degas” also numbered “64/D”, also having in the corner “Cire Perdue A.A. Hebrard”, on underside of the base are six stickers 1) a location sticker, 2) a tape piece written “Than” 3) Three small stickers on a larger sticker. SIZE: 13-3/4″ h. Base 4″ d x 6-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: A.A. HEBRARD ET CIE, 1920-1922 (Foundry); WALTER HALVORSEN, London (Purchased a complete set (edition “D”); JUSTIN THANNHAUSER, New York and Berlin (purchased from above the complete set of dancers (edition “D)) on August 12, 1929; KATHE LEVI(Y) THANNHAUSER, New York (Wife of Justin Thannhauser); ELSE LEVI(Y), (Believed to be cousin of Kathe Thannhauser and Mother of our consignor); OUR CONSIGNOR, Tampa, Florida. NOTE The history of Degas bronzes is well documented. At Degas death in 1917 more than 150 examples of sculpture were found in his studio, most were wax, clay or plaster. In 1918 the heirs authorized a series of additions of bronzes to be made from 72 of the small figures. They were cast and executed by the Paris foundry of A.A. Hebrard Et Cie. The casts were numbered 1-73, and lettered a-t indicating a limited edition of 20 pieces with the “A” being the first cast. The first series of bronzes was available for exhibition in Paris in May of 1921. That first series was bought by Louisine Havemeyer and exhibited in New York in 1922. The fourth set (D) was purchased as a complete set by Walter Halvorsen in London prior to 1929. Walter Halvorsen was a Norwegian art dealer with offices in London and New York city. Halvorsen’s complete set (edition D) is purchased by Justin Thannhauser of New York and Berlin. Justin K. Thannhauser (1892-1976) was the son of Heinrich Thannhauser (1859-1935). Justin opened galleries in Munich, Lucerne and Berlin and then moved to New York in 1940. In 1918 Justin married Kathe Levi(Y)(1894-1960), she later tragically died and he remarried his second wife Hilde in 1962. In 1963 Justin gave a significant portion of his art collection to the Guggenheim Foundation. It was in 1976 upon his death that the collection became part of the Guggenheim’s holdings as before then it was on long term loan. Ten additional works were received after Hilde’s death in 1991. Other bronze castings with the addition “D” can be found in the Guggenheim’s collection. This bronze has descended from Justin’s first wife through her family to our present consignor. CONDITION: Nice dark bronze patina with some light rubs at midsection, base has slight curve. 48922-1 (150,000-250,000) – Lot 1205 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EDGAR DEGAS (French, 1834-1917) “DANSEUSE AGRAFANT L’EPAULETTE DE SON CORSAGE”.