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AFTER ANTOINE COYSEVOX(1640-1708) "La Renommée chevauchant Pégase"; "Mercure chevauchant Pégase" circa 1850
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- each: 83cm. high, 57cm. wide; 2ft. 8¾in. 1ft.10½in.
a pair of bronze groups each signed N. COMPIONI FECIT, on a cut-brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry rectangular base
Condition
In very good overall condition. There are some minor marks and wear to the bronze as one would expect. The Boulle stands have been well restored and repolished, there are some small patches of replaced veneers and the tortoiseshell has been descretely filled in places.The gilt-bronze mouldings have been cleaned and are in fine crisp condition. The caduceus is present but needs fixing as does one of the corner mounts.
"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
This pair of bronze groups are taken from the original sculptures ordered by Jules Hardouin-Mansart for the park at the Château de Marly. They were later transported to the Jardin des Tuileries and are now in the sculpture collections in the Musée du Louvre. The model is rare compared to the celebrated "Marly" horses so often found on similar bronze bases.