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Jean-Jacques, called James Pradier Swiss, 1790-1852
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Description
- Jean-Jacques, called James Pradier
- Sapho à la colonne (Sappho at the column)
- signed: J. PRADIER. 1848 stamped: VP and with a crown
- bronze, silvered and gilt patina, on veined marble clock base with silvered bronze reliefs (2)
Condition
Overall the condition of the group is very good, with some minor wear to the surfaces consistent with age. There is some minor tarnishing to the silvered surface and some minor spots of discolouration to the gilt surface at the base of the figure. There are some minor chips to the edges of the marble clock base.
"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 Standing Sappho is the most famous example of the series of sensual Antique women which Pradier created during the 1840s. The critic Théophile Gautier enthused over the figure's 'souple draperie, flottante et précise' and it is certainly the most sensuous of his three versions of the subject.
The VP mark identifies the maker Victor Paillard whose experiments with silvered and gilt-bronze were perfected by 1851 when he exhibited a silvered bronze of the Standing Sappho to critical acclaim at the Great Exhibition.
RELATED LITERATURE
Stocker, pp.396-403; Statues de Chair, pp.156-158
The VP mark identifies the maker Victor Paillard whose experiments with silvered and gilt-bronze were perfected by 1851 when he exhibited a silvered bronze of the Standing Sappho to critical acclaim at the Great Exhibition.
RELATED LITERATURE
Stocker, pp.396-403; Statues de Chair, pp.156-158