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How much is an Edgar Degas painting worth?
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How much an Edgar Degas painting is worth depends on its history, condition and other factors. In 2008, the pastel and gouache work Danseuse au repos (ca. 1879) sold at a Sotheby’s New York auction for $37 million. The work is an excellent example of Degas' famous depictions of ballerinas, portrayed in an Impressionist style. Through his ballerina paintings, Degas sought to capture the inner worlds of dancers and the difficulties they faced as an exploration of the challenges posed by modern life. If you own a Degas painting, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find an assortment of Edgar Degas art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Edgard Degas: Horse Clearing an Obstacle (work 48 /certified by Comité Degas)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Gent, VOV
Horse Clearing an Obstacle (work number 48)
Bronze with dark brown green patina bearing the stamp of the signature "Degas",
Numbered IV/IX and dated 1998
Posthumous lost wax casting as of 1998.
Stamp of Valsuani.
Signed Degas
The work is a sought-after rarity in terms of Degas’ sculptures. This bronze is distinguished by the fact that it is a Valsuani bronze, meaning it faithfully records Degas’ wax version’s as it appeared at the time of its creation. Most Degas' bronzes that are found on the market were cast by Hébrard – these serialized bronzes are surmoulages, or “aftercasts,” that were cast from the modèle bronzes currently in the Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena). Because these Hebrard bronzes...
Category
1880s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dancer fastening the shoulder strap of her bodice – Edgar Degas, bronze cast by
By Edgar Degas
Located in Gent, VOV
A superb bronze cast of Edgar Degas’ iconic dancer, Danseuse agrafant l’épaulette de son corsage presents a moment of disarming intimacy: a young ballerina absorbed in adjusting the ...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
