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Alexandre-Pierre Schoenewerk
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Alexandre-Pierre Schoenewerk
- ANDROMEDA
- signed Schoenewerk and titled ANDROMEDA / par Schoenewerk / 1er. edition
- bronze, dark brown patina, raised on a rouge griotte marble and gilt-bronze timepiece pedestal
- height 27 1/2 in.
- 70 cm
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, wear and discoloration to patina consistent with age and use. Minor dents and nicks in places to surface. Slight traces of dirt. The gilt-bronze with traces of tarnishing. One toupie foot will need to be tightened back to the base, it is detached and available in a bag. Four rosettes lacking to clock base. That the bronze is sitting on a associated time piece pedestal. The time piece has no key or pendulum. As visible in the catalogue illustration the bronze banding will need to be tightened.
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
Schoenewerk was a pupil of the distinguished sculptor David d'Angers. As the son of a foreigner he was barred from competing for the Prix de Rome. Despite this set-back, Schoenewerk's entries to the Salon from 1841 were well received and he won various important public commissions.