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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
- A terracotta bust of Raphael Sanzio di Urbino
- signed A. CARRiER to the reverse and raised on an ebonized wooden socle.
- height 21 3/4 in.
- 55.3 cm
the artist with long hair and wearing a cap and ruffled shirt, his shoulders draped with a cloak, signed A. CARRiER on the reverse, on ebonized wooden socle.
Condition
Some minor wear and chips throughout. Dirt in places. Some very well done restorations to proper right corner of hat. Minor surface restorations. A light clay slip has been applied to the surface. The ebonized base with minor dents and cracks. Minor chipping around base.
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
The signature on this bust indicates that it was made early in the sculptor's career; after 1868, Carrier-Belleuse changed his signature from A. CARRiER to A. CARRiER-BELLEUSE.