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La Reconnaissance d'après un modèle de Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809) France, Manufacture de Sèvres, vers 1785
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- La Reconnaissance d'après un modèle de Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809)
- inscrit L. R + (pour Le Riche) en creux sur la base ovale
- biscuit de porcelaine dure
- H. 35,5 cm
- Height. 14 in
sous les traits d'une vestale drapée à l'Antique, debout, tenant dans la main droite une coupe au-dessus d'un feu brûlant sur un autel en forme de demi-colonne, décorée d'un bas-relief représentant Androchus reconnu par son Lion ; (cou et quelques doigts restaurés)
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE :
Cat.exp. Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809), Sculpteur du Roi et directeur de l'atelier de sculpture à la manufacture de Sèvres, Versailles, Musée Lambinet, p.253.
Condition
The head broken on the neck and restored. Fingers of left hand restored.
Restoration to right hand.
Further information regarding the condition report for this lot is available on request. Please contact the department.
"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
Ce groupe a été créé par Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809) à la Manufacture de Sèvres en 1784. On connaît un autre exemplaire monté sur une base en bronze doré (cf. vente Honfleur, 24 février 2008)