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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- La Pêcheuse de vignots de Puys
- signed: JB Carpeaux stamped: PROPRIÉTÉ CARPEAUX and entitled: PUYS
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age.
"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
In the summer of 1874 Carpeaux was staying with his friend Alexandre Dumas fils at Puys, near Dieppe. On 24th July he wrote about one excursion: 'Going from Dieppe to Puys I saw from the height of the carriage the profile of a beautiful pair of legs walking along under a ragged dress coming down only to the wearer's kness. I was struck by the majesty of this waif.' From this incident Carpeaux developed his Pecheuse de Vignots. Despite being one of Carpeaux's last works it was produced in terracotta, marble and bronze.
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Van Nimmen and R. Mirolli, Monuments to the Middle Class, Louisville, 1971, no.26, p.69; Romantics to Rodin, P. Fusco and H. W. Janson, New York, 1980, no.44, p.157
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Van Nimmen and R. Mirolli, Monuments to the Middle Class, Louisville, 1971, no.26, p.69; Romantics to Rodin, P. Fusco and H. W. Janson, New York, 1980, no.44, p.157