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- Sale 1138
Live
| Chicago
Feb 15 | 11:00 AM EST
Live
| Chicago
Sale 1138
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$400 – $600
Born in Birmingham, England, Norman Stanley Bailey (1933-2021) garnered world renown from his robust career as a bass-baritone opera singer. Considered one of the most successful British opera and concert singers of the 20th century, Bailey performed in leading roles on the world’s greatest opera stages such as the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden in London, Vienna State Opera, La Scala in Milan, Sydney and Melbourne Opera Houses in Australia and the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Throughout his career, Bailey recorded several albums, appeared on television and was awarded multiple honors including the Commander of the Order of the British Empire Award for Queen Elizabeth II, an Honorary membership of the Royal Academy of Music and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Rhodes.
Bailey’s passion for the arts extended beyond music to a refined appreciation and collection of fine art. In addition to commissioned paintings for his home in Teton Valley, Idaho, Bailey’s collection included over twenty bronze sculptures created by such acclaimed sculptors as Pierre-Jules Mêne, Arthur Waagen, Emile-Louis Picault, Frederic Remington and Ferdinand Preiss. Fifteen bronze works from his collection are offered in the present sale.
In overall good, stable condition. Having a fairly even, brown patina throughout, some scattered rubbing to pantina on figures back hoof and on ears. No other significant condition issues noted. Additional images available upon request.
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The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
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Corbin Horn
Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
