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Paul-Joseph-Raymond Gayrard French, 1807-1855
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul-Joseph-Raymond Gayrard
- cheval d'attelage harnaché et bridé (a Horse in Harness)
- signed: Gayrard. S. and inscribed: Boyer with an encircled B inscribed in ink on the underside: S72
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the bronze is in very good condition with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age. There is a slightly visible original casting joint to the neck as visible in the catalogue photograph and slightly visible original casting joints to the tops of the legs.
"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
Son of the sculptor and medallist Raymond Gayrard, Paul-Joseph-Raymond was a pupil of both Rude and David d'Angers. He made his Salon début in 1827 with a group of busts. Gayrard was awarded the cross of the Légion d'honneur in 1853.
The present model is one of his finest, as it captures all of the tense power of the harnessed horse. The original plaster for the model was exhibited at the Salon of 1847, and the highly acclaimed bronze in the following year. It was later edited in several sizes of which this finely finished cast is the smallest.
RELATED LITERATURE
Payne, p. 308, no.H94; Lami, vol. III, pp. 39-41