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Émile-André Boisseau
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Émile-André Boisseau
- Le Crépuscule (Twilight)
- signed: Boisseau.
- white marble, on a marblised column
When Boisseau exhibited a marble version of La Crépuscule at the Salon of 1883 it was accompanied by the verse translated below:
Twilight
Silence is coming. In the shadow,
When the shepherd's star shines,
Nature under a dark sky
Quietly goes to sleep, in the Night.
Twilight is personified by a beautiful nude whose curved posture evokes the image of a crescent moon. With her delicately raised arms she darkens the lamp, turning her head to tenderly observe the putti who fall asleep against the soft shadow of her wings. The Salon model was awarded the prestigious gold medal and purchased for the Élysée Palace. La Crépuscule proved very popular and the Thiébaut foundry bought the rights to edit the model in bronze.
RELATED LITERATURE
E. Bénézit, Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, Grund, 1999, vol.2, p.476
Twilight
Silence is coming. In the shadow,
When the shepherd's star shines,
Nature under a dark sky
Quietly goes to sleep, in the Night.
Twilight is personified by a beautiful nude whose curved posture evokes the image of a crescent moon. With her delicately raised arms she darkens the lamp, turning her head to tenderly observe the putti who fall asleep against the soft shadow of her wings. The Salon model was awarded the prestigious gold medal and purchased for the Élysée Palace. La Crépuscule proved very popular and the Thiébaut foundry bought the rights to edit the model in bronze.
RELATED LITERATURE
E. Bénézit, Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, Grund, 1999, vol.2, p.476
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is excellent. There is some minor dirt in the crevices. There are a few minor, naturally occurring, inclusions, including on at the proper left thigh.
"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."