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Flore en marbre blanc France, dans le style du XVIIIe siècle, à la manière de René Frémin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Flore en marbre blanc
- intitulé Flore, portant la signature et la date FREMIN Fecit 1739
- Haut. 90 cm
- Height 35 1/2 in
Condition
Overall good condition. Surface of marble has been cleaned. Two old restored and retouched breaks to the legs. Minor marble inclusions to her left arm and shoulder.
Very decorative piece.
"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
René Frémin (1672-1744) réalisa une statue de Flore, grandeur nature, pour la Cascade champêtre de Marly en 1706-09. Entre 1721 et 1738, il exécuta le décor sculpté des jardins du Palais La Granja Ildefonso en Espagne.