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Théodore Rivière,1857 - 1912 Salammbô chez Mathô " je t'aime, je t'aime", Vers 1910
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Théodore Rivière
- Salammbô chez Mathô " je t'aime, je t'aime"
- Epreuve ancienne signée deux fois THEODORE RIVIERE et intitulée CARTHAGE avec la pastille Susse Frères Editeurs.
- Bronze chryséléphantin à patine argenté, doré et brun polychrome avec rehauts de pierres précieuses sur un socle en marbre et boîte d'origine
- Haut. 38,4 cm, Long. 20,5 cm, Prof. 19,4 cm
- 15.1 x 8 x 7.6 in
Exhibited
Salon des Artistes Français de 1895 et Exposition Universelle de 1900
Literature
Référence bibliographique :
S.Richemond, Les Orientalistes. Dictionnaire des sculpteurs, XIX-XXe siècles, Paris, 2008, p. 182-188
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina and a few remains of verde gris and oxidation in the crevisses of the bronze, and to the back side of her giltbronze dress. Very attractive piece which stands out by his polychromy and the perfectly intact ivory corpus of the lady.
"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
Théodore Rivière (1857-1912) fit sa formation à l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts et voyagea plusieurs fois en Algérie et à Tunis où il fut fasciné par les ruines de la capitale punique, Carthage. L'inspiration orientale est aussi littéraire, largement tirée du roman Salammbô de Gustave Flaubert. En 1895, il collabora avec Susse qui fondit plusieurs exemplaires de ce sujet. La même année, il reçut pour cette oeuvre une médaille de seconde classe au Salon.