Lot 26
  • 26

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."

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