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Charles Adrien Prosper d'Epinay
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Adrien Prosper d'Epinay
- La Cyclone
- signed and dated: P. D'EPINAY.1890, inscribed: F.BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur.Paris and incised: 654 on the underside
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the patina consistent with age and a few minor scratches to the patina to the back of the group.
"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
Born in British Mauritius, Prosper d'Epinay moved to France in 1851 and took up sculpture seven years later. D'Epinay had a varied oeuvre which included caricatures exhibited at the Salon des Humoristes. He was also renowned for busts of noble women which combined flattery and expert marble carving. He won first prize at the Salon of 1900 for his Ceinture dorée. First modelled in 1885, Le Cyclone was exhibited at the Cercle de l'Union artistique in March 1894.
RELATED LITERATURE
Roux-Foujols, pp. 50 and 79