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Roger Godchaux French, 1878-1958
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Roger Godchaux
- a seated lioness
- signed: Roger Godchaux stamped SUSSE FRES PARIS CIRE PERDUE and inscribed Susse Frs Edrs Paris cire perdue
- bronze, green-brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is excellent with minor wear to the patina consistent with age.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A pupil of Jean-Leon Gerome, Godchaux first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1905 with a modelled wax lion. His bronzes were cast by both the Susse and Valsuani foundries in the first part of the 20th century. Godchaux's style was founded in Gerome's expressiveness, yet exhibits an even more avant-garde spirit than that of his master. This modernity is evident in the impressionistic representation of surface on the present bronze.
RELATED LITERATURE
Forrest p. 220; Kjellberg p. 361