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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- L'Amour blessé
- signée et datée JBT Carpeaux,1873, cachet Atelier et Propriété à L'Aigle
- terre cuite
- Haut. 74 cm
- Height 29 1/4 in
Literature
Références bibliographiques
S. Lami, Paris, 1910, p. 274
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Carpeaux, Paris, 2003, p. 54, SA 2
Condition
Overall the condition is very good. There is some minor old damage to the bottom of the big toe on the proper right foot. There is a small area of blemish on the proper right shin. There is general surface dirt. There are 4 small holes in the boy's hair, 2 above his proper right ear and 2 above his proper left eye, which appear to be original to the casting.
"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
Au cours d'un voyage avec sa mère en 1873, le fils aîné de Carpeaux, Charles, se blessa l'épaule. Pour consoler le petit garçon de trois ans et lui faire oublier sa souffrance, elle lui offrit une colombe. Emu par cette scène charmante dans laquelle il voit une allégorie de l'Amour blessé, le sculpteur décide de l'immortaliser... en imposant de longues séances de pose au petit modèle.
Exposé au Salon de 1874 (n° 2728), le marbre original se trouve aujourd'hui au musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes (Inv. no. S92-77), don du prince Stirbey (1921). Deux autres marbres, dont un se trouve au musée de Nancy (Inv. no. 1058), ont été exécutés du vivant de l'artiste. Le plâtre original fait partie des collections de la Glyptothèque de Copenhague (Inv. no. IN 2983).
Exposé au Salon de 1874 (n° 2728), le marbre original se trouve aujourd'hui au musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes (Inv. no. S92-77), don du prince Stirbey (1921). Deux autres marbres, dont un se trouve au musée de Nancy (Inv. no. 1058), ont été exécutés du vivant de l'artiste. Le plâtre original fait partie des collections de la Glyptothèque de Copenhague (Inv. no. IN 2983).