- 67
Adolphe Itasse
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Adolphe Itasse
- L'Amour Vainqueur
- bronze, dark brown patina, raised on a revolving rouge de France marble base
- height 30 3/4 in.
- 78 cm
signed A. Itasse / Scvpt / 1887, the base inscribed L'Amour Vainqueur / W. BOUGVEREAV. INVt and with the foundry seal above 42047 / 6.
Condition
Minor chips and scratches to base. Gilt-bronze with usual wear especially to edges of drapery. Light scratches and dents consistent with age.
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
In the same way that William-Adolphe Bouguereau often drew inspiration from sculpture compositions for his paintings, sculptors were inspired by his work as well. L'amour Vaiqueur was painted in 1886, sold Christie's, New York, May 25, 1984, lot 79, and is now housed in a private collection.