FERDINAND PARPAN (1902-2004) Double Bass Playercirca 1945patinated bronze, signed 'F. Parpan' and numbered '5/8', further stamped with artist's monogram and added Deroyaume Fondeur markheight 19in (48.2cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 6 1/4in (15.8cm) — FERDINAND PARPAN (1902-2004) Double Bass Playercirca 1945patinated bronze, signed 'F. Parpan' and numbered '5/8', further stamped with artist's monogram and added Deroyaume Fondeur markheight 19in (48.2cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 6 1/4in (15.8cm)

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Estimate: $7,000–$9,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art, Los Angeles · 29 March 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-484485
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Ferdinand Parpan, FERDINAND PARPAN (1902-2004) Double Bass Playercirca 1945patinated bronze, signed 'F. Parpan' and numbered '5/8', further stamped with artist's monogram and added Deroyaume Fondeur markheight 19in (48.2cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 6 1/4in (15.8cm). Bonhams, 29 Mar 2023, lot 59. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-484485.

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Ferdinand Parpan, FERDINAND PARPAN (1902-2004) Double Bass Playercirca 1945patinated bronze, signed 'F. Parpan' and numbered '5/8', further stamped with artist's monogram and added Deroyaume Fondeur markheight 19in (48.2cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 6 1/4in (15.8cm). Bonhams, 29 Mar 2023, lot 59. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-484485.

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