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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- L'Aube
- bronze, dark brown and gilt patina
- height 39 in.
- 99 cm
signed CARPEAUX to the back.
Literature
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux 1827-1875, Direction des Musées de Nice, ed. Galerie des Pochettes, Nice, 1980, pl. 1
Condition
Overall in good original condition with the usual wear to the patina in places especially to the top of head, arms and legs consistent with handling and touching. Light scratches and dents consistent with age. Decor lacking to front of gilt-bronze base resulting in 3 holes visible in the catalogue illustration. Slight tarnishing to gilt bronze and some traces of dirt throughout.
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
Although apparently without a foundry mark, the present model was most probably cast by the bronzier Jules Graux-Marly. Compare the present lot with a similar example in bronze with a green patina in the collection Ginépro.