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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
- Venus and Cupid
signed on reverse: Carrier-Belleuse
- terracotta
- 15 3/4 in., 40 cm.
Exhibited
Chicago 1987-1988, no. 35
Condition
Standard surface abrasions, small chips and losses. Restorations. Some include: to her neck, some of her proper right arm, elbow on proper left arm, upper left and lower right thighs. Some of putto. She was probably broken and expertly repaired through her torso. Surface applied in part with terracotta covered pigments. Attractive and well done.
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.