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Jules Dalou
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Jules Dalou
- Femme s'essuyant le pied droit
- bronze, red-brown patina
Signed DALOU, numbered (B. 3) and with foundry mark CIRE PERDUE A.-A HEBRARD - Haut. 35 cm; height 13 3/4 in.
bronze à patine brune ; sur une base en bois naturel
signé DALOU, marqué du fondeur A.A. Hébrard et numéroté (B. 3)
signé DALOU, marqué du fondeur A.A. Hébrard et numéroté (B. 3)
Literature
Amélie Simier, Jules Dalou, le sculpteur de la République, exh. cat. Petit-Palais, Paris, 2013, pp. 384-385, n. 313.
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor surface dirt, particularly in the crevices, and wear to the patina at the high points consistent with age and handling. There is a small loss to the patina to her proper left cheek visible in the photo on catalogue. There is some minor verdigris in the crevices at several places to the back. There is a superficial scratch to the back at the middle and some black staining to the back of her proper left shoulder. there is some black staining to her proper right shoulder which is possibly due to a patch.
"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
The original terracotta model for the present bronze is housed in the Petit-Palais, Paris (inv. no. 343).