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French, late 19th century, After Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Debay, called Debay PÈre (1779-1863)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A French terracotta bust of Baron Gros
- bearing the signature and date: David d'Angers / .1821
- terracotta
- After Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Debay, called Debay PÈre (1779-1863)
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta is very good with some minor chips, particularly to the edges of the drapery.
"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
A large marble bust of Baron Gros by Debay was exhibited at the Salon of 1827.
Replicas of it were subsequently commissioned by the state for the Louvre and for the Musée de Versailles. The present terracotta appears to be identical in almost every detail to Debay's version in the Louvre, signed and dated 1836. It lacks only the name of the subject, carved on the front of the plinth of the Louvre bust.
The sculptor of the present piece must have copied the Salon bust or subsequent versions but inscribed an erroneous date (1821) and signature of the then very popular sculptor David D'Angers.
RELATED LITERATURE
Sculpture Française, p.325