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Pierre Lenordez French, 1815-1892
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre Lenordez
- a mare and stallion
- signed: P. Lenordez, inscribed: Duplan et Salles
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age. There is a slightly visible casting pin and joint to the top of the stallion's tail and slightly visible casting joints around the horse's hooves.
"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
Pierre Lenordez exhibited at the Salon from 1855 to 1877. A few of these exhibits were figural sculptures, but for the most part he entered animal subjects with a particular emphasis on Arabian stallions. The present group of a mare and stallion was probably inspired by Pierre-Jules Mêne's Accolade, which he first exhibited at the Salon of 1852. Both groups reveal a Romantic vision of the affection between the horses alongside a concern for anatomical accuracy.
RELATED LITERATURE
Kjellberg, p. 427-428