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Léon-Ernest Drivier French, 1878-1951
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon-Ernest Drivier
- a pair of lovers
- signed: DRIVIER and stamped MONTAGUTELLI FRES PARIS CIRE PERDUE
bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
The bronze is in good condition. Wear to the patina, surface dirt and scratches 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
Léon-Ernest Drivier was a pupil of Louis-Ernest Barrias at the École des Beaux Arts. He collaborated with Auguste Rodin over a long period and the influence of Rodin is clearly evident in Drivier's own work. However, his greatest influence was classical antiquity, as he declared: "I am unable to forget Antiquity even before Rodin."
RELATED LITERATURE
Bénézit, vol. 4, p. 738; Grands maitres de la sculpture: Mémoire d'une Collection, p.131