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Prosper Lecourtier 1855-1924
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Prosper Lecourtier
- Fantasia Arabe
- signed P. LECOURTIER and with a bronze plaque inscribed FANTASIA ARABE/ Par Lecourtier (sculpteur).
- bronze, polychrome patina, rich brown and claret
- height 33 1/2 in.
- 85 cm
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century, Dictionary of Sculptors, Paris, 1994, p. 420 (for an illustration of the present model)
Condition
Overall in good original condition with the usual minor scraches consistent with age and use.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Prosper Lecourtier studied sculpture under Coutan and the celebrated animalier sculptor Frémiet. He exhibited at the Salon almost every year from 1875 to 1924 and was awarded a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900. He is known to have collaborated with Hippolyte Moreau and some works are signed by both artists.