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Paire de petits bustes en bronze représentant Voltaire et Rousseau France, fin du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de petits bustes en bronze représentant Voltaire et Rousseau
Inscriptions sur les cartels : J.J Rousseau Mort a Ermenonville en 1778 agé de 66 ans et M. F. Arouet de Voltaire. Mort a Paris en 1778 agé de 84 ans
- bronze à patine brune, piédouche en bronze doré, socle en marbre gris turquin à monture en bronze doré
- Haut. (totale) 25 cm
- Height (total) 10 in
Condition
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"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
Le buste miniature représentant Voltaire a été réalisé d'après le marbre de Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725-1792), daté de 1778 et conservé dans les collections de la Comédie Française, celui de Rousseau (avec des variantes) d'après le buste du philosophe à la française en terre cuite de Houdon (1741-1828), daté 1779 et conservé au musée du Louvre. Un autre petit buste de Voltaire monté sur le même type de socle en marbre et bronze doré est conservé au Fitzwilliam Museum de Cambridge.