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Émile-Edmond Peynot
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Émile-Edmond Peynot
- arab rifleman
- signed: E. Peynot
- bronze, gilt, silvered and coloured patina on a red veined marble base and a wood and gilt metal pedestal
Condition
Overall the condition of the piece is excellent, with some minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some dirt and black spotting to the base of the bronze and a few chips to the edges of the marble base.
"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
The present bronze is remarkable for its vivid, contrasting coloured patinas and impressive red veined marble base with wood pedestal. This approach to colour lends to the piece a sense of exoticism and is typical of the most engaging orientalist sculpture.
Émile-Edmond Peynot studied under Jouffroy and Robinet and exhibited at the Salon from 1873. He won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1880 as well as gold medals at the Expositions Universelles of 1889 and 1900. Peynot was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1891, becoming an Officier in 1903.
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Kjellberg, Les Bronzes du XIXe siècle, Dictionnaire des Sculpteurs, Paris, 1987, p. 540
Émile-Edmond Peynot studied under Jouffroy and Robinet and exhibited at the Salon from 1873. He won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1880 as well as gold medals at the Expositions Universelles of 1889 and 1900. Peynot was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1891, becoming an Officier in 1903.
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Kjellberg, Les Bronzes du XIXe siècle, Dictionnaire des Sculpteurs, Paris, 1987, p. 540