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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Buste d'Alexandre Dumas fils
signée et datée JBT Carpeaux 1874, cachet Atelier Auteuil et cachet Propriété à l'Aigle Impérial
- terre cuite
- Haut. 44 cm
- Height 17 1/3 in
Literature
Référence bibliographique
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Carpeaux, Paris, 2003, p. 104, BU 3
O. Gabet, Un marchand entre deux Empires - Elie Fabius et le monde de l'art, Paris, 2011, p. 150 (ill.)
Condition
Good condition overall with some surface dust at several places.
One casting hole in the back of his head (for air evacuation during casting), and a few minor firing cracks due to casting at several places, for example his right shoulder.
A few minor chips to the edges and to the tips of his hair, especially the collar to his proper right shoulder with two retouched chips.
"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."