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Christophe Fratin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Christophe Fratin
- CHEVAL ATTAQUÉ PAR UN LION
- signed FRATIN
- bronze, green patina
- height 8 in.
- 20 cm
Condition
Light wear to patina to protruding areas, consistent with touching. Dirt in crevices. Four minute holes to the underside of the horse and one to the left side of the lion remain from the casting process.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Fratin was the son of a taxidermist and worked in the studio of Géricault thus guiding him to become one of the most celebrated French animalier sculptor. The present model was first exhibited in 1852 and a two meter high cast is currently centering the Montrouge square in Paris. At the 1851 London exhibition he was acclaimed to be the greatest contemporary animall sculptor.