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François Pompon (1855 - 1933) for Sèvres
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A study of a polar bear
- stamped manufacturer's mark 'S, 1927, DN' (for Dure Nouvelle) 'AE' (for Ernest Astruc) and 'MADE IN FRANCE'
- 20.5cm. high by 38cm. long;
- 8¼in., 1ft 3in.
pâte Dure Nouvelle, the stylised bear modelled in walking pose
Literature
Porcelaines de Sèvres au XXe siècle, exhibition catalogue, Paris, 1987, p.34, no.11 (for another example of this model in the collection of Sèvres Musée national de Céramique)
Marie-Noëlle Pinot de Villechenon, Sèvres, Porcelain from the Sèvres Museum, 1740 to the Present Day, London, 1997, p. 118
Charlotte Benton, Tim Benton and Ghislaine Wood eds., Art Deco 1910 - 1939, London, 2003, p. 149 (for an example of this model in bronze)
Marie-Noëlle Pinot de Villechenon, Sèvres, Porcelain from the Sèvres Museum, 1740 to the Present Day, London, 1997, p. 118
Charlotte Benton, Tim Benton and Ghislaine Wood eds., Art Deco 1910 - 1939, London, 2003, p. 149 (for an example of this model in bronze)
Condition
A decorative piece of good overall appearance. Minor chips to back two feet and some dirt to the white surface. Some traces of old glue to the underside of all four feet.
"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
François Pompon was an external artiste for Sèvres from 1922 to 1932 and created for the manufactury models such as the polar bear and the pigeon.
Sèvres produced the polar bear in biscuit porcelain from 1924 - 1939.
Sèvres produced the polar bear in biscuit porcelain from 1924 - 1939.