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Pierre Jules Mène
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Jules Mène
- L'Accolade
signed P. J. MENE to the base.
- bronze, dark brown patina
- height 13 1/4 in.
- 33.5 cm
Literature
Illustrated, Pierre Kjellberg, trans. Loftus, Levie and Bockol, Bronzes of the 19th century, Atlgen: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1994, p. 480.
Condition
Fair condition; area of green oxidation to horse in foreground to top of mane where it meets the back of the figure; green oxidation to area around the base of the tail of the same horse; top of back of horse with a circular water stain/rusting area with loss to patina; screw hole beneath tail of the other horse probably from the casting; minor scratches to base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.