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Georges Gardet
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Georges Gardet
- Elephant protecting its young from a lion attack
- signed G. GARDET and with the Siot-Decauville foundry mark and numbered 607I to the base.
bronze, dark brown patina, rosso levanto marble base.
- height of bronze 14 in.; height overall 16 in.
- 35.6 cm; 40.6 cm
Condition
Overall good condition and presentation; some rubbing and wear to patina of elephant's back; and to extremities; minor scratches to base and with a small chip to the front edge of the marble, the other edge of the marble with minor wear and nicks.
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.
Catalogue Note
Georges Gardet is the most talented and interesting animalier sculptor of his generation after Barye. Althought his models are inspired by his master Frémiet and Barye, he took an original approach to the genre, breaking new ground with a bold use of different materials, like the use of colored marbles, crystal and onyx (See: Sotheby's London June 28, 2008 lot 48). His subjects tend toward romantic depictions of wild animals as well as large game animals in powerful forms as in the present group. Gardet trained, like Carpeaux, at the École des Arts Décoratifs rather than at the École des Beaux-Arts.