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Charles Adrien Prosper d'Epinay
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Adrien Prosper d'Epinay
- le cyclone (the cyclone)
- signed: P. d'Epinay and inscribed: LE CYCLONE
terracotta on red veined marble and gilt metal base
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta is good. There is dirt and wear consistent with age including a few minor chips and nicks, paricularly to the terracotta base and to the edges of the drapery. There is a stable very minor crack running through part of the upper back of the figure on the proper right and through the proper right arm of the figure on the proper left.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Roux Foujols, Prosper d'Épinay (1836-1914). Un mauricien à la cour des princes, Ile Maurice, 1996, p. 50
P. Roux Foujols, Prosper d'Épinay (1836-1914). Un mauricien à la cour des princes, Ile Maurice, 1996, p. 50