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Buste en marbre présumé être le portrait d'un Sénateur du Premier Empire Paris, vers 1803 - 1810
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Buste en marbre présumé être le portrait d'un Sénateur du Premier Empire
- marbre blanc
- Haut. 81 cm
- Height 32 in
les cheveux en catogan, un foulard en dentelle noué autour du cou, il porte un large manteau, et est décoré de la Légion d'honneur
Literature
D. Jardillier, Les bustes de Senateurs du Premier Empire au Palais du Luxembourg, Paris, 1997.
Condition
Good condition overall with minor surface dust in the crevices. A few minor chips to his scarf and to the edges of the bust. Several yellow, probably rust stains, appear to his right shoulder and chest (as can be seen on the photograph). The marble base appears to be fixed with plaster to the bust and shows on the backside some losses of marble.
"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
Le Palais du Luxembourg a été choisi comme siège du Sénat à partir de 1799. L'architecte Chalgrin succède à Soufflot pour entreprendre les travaux nécessaires pour adapter l'ancienne résidence royale à sa nouvelle destination. En 1806, les prêteurs du Sénat décident de rendre hommage aux dix huit sénateurs alors décédés en réalisant leur portrait en marbre. Ces portraits commémoratifs traduisent une volonté de propagande politique : d'une stricte homogénéité par sa taille et son attitude, chaque buste aura une hauteur de deux pieds, et les sénateurs seront présentés en grand costume. Parmi les bustes non attribués figurant dans les commandes du Sénat, notre marbre pourrait être identifié avec un des sénateurs suivants: Crassous par Taunay, Levasseur par Boullet, Lesjeans par Espercieux, Papin par Lesueur, Morard de Galle par Cartellier ou le sénateur Sers par Bridan.