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Jeune fille tenant deux colombes, France, XIXe siècle, atelier de Clodion (1738-1814)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jeune fille tenant deux colombes
- portant la signature et la date CLODION. 1782
- terre cuite patiné
- Haut. 52 cm
- Height 20 1/2 in
Literature
Référence bibliographique :
A. L. Poulet et G. Scherf, Clodion (1738-1814), cat.exp. Paris, Musée du Louvre, 1992, p. 310, fig. 156.
A. L. Poulet et G. Scherf, Clodion (1738-1814), cat.exp. Paris, Musée du Louvre, 1992, p. 310, fig. 156.
Condition
Good condition overall with minor surface dust in the crevisses. The bird's wing in her left hand may have been slightly retouched. The beak of the bird in her right arm may have been slightly retouched. Very attractive and decorative terracotta.
"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
La Jeune fille tenant deux colombes fait partie d'une série de statuettes féminines réalisées par Clodion dans les années 1780. Dérivant du modèle antique de la Vénus Callipyge, la Jeune fille portant une aiguière (collection privée, cf. op.cit. n°64) appartenait également à cette série. Ces statuettes permettaient à Clodion d'étudier les effets de tissu et de draperies plissées de la robe relevée, laissant apparaître les jambes des jeunes filles. L'inventaire après décès de Clodion de 1814 mentionne 'Une figure, terre cuite, de femme jouant avec deux tourterelles, sous sa cage de verre, prisée 6 fr.', aujourd'hui conservée dans une collection particulière.