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French, 19th Century After Guillaume Coustou I
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Cheval de Marly (A Marly Horse)
- white marble, on veined white and grey marble base
- After Guillaume Coustou I
Condition
An old restoration is lost at the saddle cloth on the proper left side of the horse. There is a chip to the end of the end of the horse's left ear and a few minor chips to the ends of the locks of the horse's hair. Otherwise the condition of the marble is excellent.
"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
This is a reduced model of one of the two magnificent Marly Horses by Guillaume Coustou. The pendants were conceived for the horse pond at Louis XIV's Château de Marly (now Louvre, Paris). The pair of monumental marble horses, each restrained by a single man, is one the most iconic images of 18th-century French art. As such, they have been widely reproduced through the proceeding centuries.
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