Jean-Jacques Feuchère 1807-1852 A Bacchanal figural group and pedestal Paris, 19th century, the group cast by Victor Paillard

bronze, dark brown patina, signed Feuchère Sc/1847 and Victor PAILLARD-PARIS, set on an ebonized wooden pedestal and raised on an associated gilt-bronze and pietre dure mahogany cupboard-pedestal.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches and tarnished areas consistent with age and use. Wear to patina in places and mostly to the man's legs and to both figures' feet. The seams to left arms of the woman and man are visible and would need to be tightened. The pedestal overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places.
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.
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Feuchère exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1831 until his death and was considered an eclectic artist who was proficient in a variety of materials such as enamel, paint, marble, clay and bronze.

Victor Paillard (d. 1886) was a sculptor and fondeur that did his apprenticeship under the direction of Jean-François Denière. He exhibited at many of the major international exhibitions and was awarded a medal for his work at the 1851 Exhibition and a gold medal in Paris in 1867.

Compare the female-cast chutes on the pedestal with those on a Charles-Guillaume Diehl secrétaire à abattant that sold in these rooms, October 26, 2007, lot 64.