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ALBERT ERNEST CARRIER-BELLEUSE (1827-1887) 'LA LISEUSE'
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- ALBERT ERNEST CARRIER-BELLEUSE (1827-1887) 'LA LISEUSE'
- 37cm high
the patinated bronze and ivory figure of a young woman reading, dressed in a headdress and elaborately embroidered costume in the pre-raphaelite style, holding the pages of her book in two hands
inscribed signature A.Carrier-Belleuse and a plaque attached to base with inscription 'LISEUSE' par Carrier-belleuse Grand Prix du Salon'
inscribed signature A.Carrier-Belleuse and a plaque attached to base with inscription 'LISEUSE' par Carrier-belleuse Grand Prix du Salon'
Condition
Ivory has some dryness and fine hairlines
"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
LITERATURE: Bryan Catley 'Art Deco and Other Figures' p53