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Emmanuel Frémiet
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Emmanuel Frémiet
- la vierge de bethléem et credo (the virgin of bethlehem and credo)
- La Vierge signed: E. FREMIET. and inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE. Fondeur.
Credo signed: E. FREMIET and numbered: 565 - gilt bronze on red veined marble bases
Condition
Overall the condition of both bronzes is excellent. There is some wear to the patina of both, consistent with age. There is a chip to the lower edge of the marble base on La Vierge. There is a small rectangular dark indent to the back of the Virgin's head.
"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
C. Chevillot, Emmanuel Fremiet 1824-1910 'La main et le multiple', ex. cat. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Musée de Grenoble, nos. S249 & S264, pp.133, 139-140
C. Chevillot, Emmanuel Fremiet 1824-1910 'La main et le multiple', ex. cat. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Musée de Grenoble, nos. S249 & S264, pp.133, 139-140