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Joseph Bernard
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph Bernard
- Ensemble de six chapitaux et six bases, vers 1911-1913
- Certains éléments signés J. Bernard
- bronze
- Chapitaux : Hauteur : 17 cm (6 5/8 in.) Largeur : 42,3 cm (16 5/8 in.) Profondeur : 22 cm (8 5/8 in.) ; Bases : Hauteur : 18 cm (7 in.) Largeur : 42,5 cm (16 3/4 in.) Profondeur : 19,5 cm (7 5/8 in.)
en bronze doré, de forme arrondie, à décor de femmes dénudées en bas-relief permettant de garnir quatre colonnes identiques et deux autres d'un modèle différent. On y joint six éléments de formes variées
Provenance
Hôtel Nocard, Neuilly sur Seine vers 1913
Vente Maître Blache, Versailles, milieu des années 70
Vente Maître Blache, Versailles, milieu des années 70
Literature
René Jullian, Jean Bernard, Lucien Stoenesco et Pascale Grémont Gervaise, Joseph Bernard, Fondation de Coubertin, Paris, 1989, cités pp. 316-317 et pour les bas-reliefs de la même série décorant des pilastres reproduits
Félix Marcilhac, Connoisseur's Choice, The Staste, n. 1, septembre-octobre 1990, reproduit pp. 69, 70 et 71
Félix Marcilhac, Connoisseur's Choice, The Staste, n. 1, septembre-octobre 1990, reproduit pp. 69, 70 et 71
Condition
Bon état général.
Des traces de salissures dans les angles des motifs en relief. Quelques usures de la patine par endroit, quelques traces de peinture blanche le long d'un bord. Des traces d'oxydation et petites taches éparses, l'ensemble d'usage.
Good overall condition.
Traces of dirt all over the surface. Some traces of wear to the patina located at different places, a few stains, and traces of a white paint; some oxidation alos. All consistent with normal use and 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
Ces chapitaux ont été réalisés pour accompagner la frise la Danse pour la résidence de monsieur Nocard à Neuilly vers 1913. Cet hôtel, situé boulevard d'Inckermann, a été démoli en 1961. Plusieurs éléments du décor intérieur, récupérés alors ont fait l'objet d'une vente aux enchères à Versailles dans les années 1970.
Une attestation de Pascale Gramont de la Fonderie de Coubertin certifiant l'origine du modèle sera remise à l'acquéreur.
This set was designed by Joseph Bernard for the interior of the home of Mr Nocard, Neuilly sur Seine, to accompany his frieze 'La Danse'. Dismantled in 1961, the contents of the house were sold at auction in Versailles in the mid 1970s.
Une attestation de Pascale Gramont de la Fonderie de Coubertin certifiant l'origine du modèle sera remise à l'acquéreur.
This set was designed by Joseph Bernard for the interior of the home of Mr Nocard, Neuilly sur Seine, to accompany his frieze 'La Danse'. Dismantled in 1961, the contents of the house were sold at auction in Versailles in the mid 1970s.
This lot is sold with a letter from Pascale Gramont, confirming the provenance of this set.