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Anglo-French, early 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- a pair of ivory figures of Apollo and Hercules
mounted on inlaid ivory and wood socles (2)
Condition
Overall the condition of both figures is very good. The big toe of the left foot of Hercules is chipped off and there is some dust and dirt in the crevices and naturally occuring fractures and veining in the ivory. The bases may be later and there is some visible glue beneath the figure of Apollo.
"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 bases to these figures are typical of stock bases made in Dieppes, Northern France as can be seen beneath the allegorical figures of Autumn and Summer in the Musée de Dieppes and the Musée des Arts Decoratifs illustrated by Tardy.
It is interesting to note the similarity of these figures to the treatment of the eyes, the nose, the pouty mouth and the heavy folds of drapery with the figurative sculpture attributed to the Huguenot and the Dieppes born sculptor David Le Marchand who left France following the persecution of the Huguenots under Louis XIV to work in England. Note in particular the striking comparisons to Le Marchand's signed Apollo in the collection of the Duke of Northumberland as well as one in the Hessiches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt illustrated by Avery.
RELATED LITERATURE
Tardy, Les Ivoires (Paris 1966) pp. 188-189; C. Avery, David Le Marchand 1674-1726 (London, 1996) nos. 96, 97
It is interesting to note the similarity of these figures to the treatment of the eyes, the nose, the pouty mouth and the heavy folds of drapery with the figurative sculpture attributed to the Huguenot and the Dieppes born sculptor David Le Marchand who left France following the persecution of the Huguenots under Louis XIV to work in England. Note in particular the striking comparisons to Le Marchand's signed Apollo in the collection of the Duke of Northumberland as well as one in the Hessiches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt illustrated by Avery.
RELATED LITERATURE
Tardy, Les Ivoires (Paris 1966) pp. 188-189; C. Avery, David Le Marchand 1674-1726 (London, 1996) nos. 96, 97