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Alfred Boucher
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alfred Boucher
- Diane surprise (Diana)
- signed: A. BOUCHER, inscribed: F. Goldscheider. Fondeur. Editr and stamped CA
- bronze, dark brown patina
Literature
A marble version of Boucher's Diane Surprise appeared at the Salon of 1894. The goddess, preparing to bathe, is surprised by an intruder and reaches for the bow and arrow concealed behind the rock. Stripped of her traditional attributes of a crescent moon and hounds, and with the bow and quiver only suggested in the modelling, Boucher's Diane is a very contemporary goddess, a frank and natural nude.
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Piette, Alfred Boucher 1850 - 1934 "sculpteur-humaniste", ex. cat. Musée Paul Dubois - Alfred Boucher, St André-les-Vergers, 2000, p. 49, no. 42
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some general wear to the patina consistent with age including a few faint scratches to her proper left side. There is a slightly visible casting joint at the proper right shoulder.
"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."