- 286
An Italian carved white marble plaque of Caroline Bonaparte attributed to Joseph-Charles Marin (1759-1834), within a brass inlaid parcel-gilt walnut frame circa 1810
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- walnut, stone, metal
- the whole: 69cm. high, 51cm. wide, 12cm. deep, 2ft. 3in., 1ft. 8in, 4¾in.; diameter of plaque: 32cm., 1ft. ½in.
the frame inlaid with the initials CB at the base
Condition
Marble relief in good order. The leaf carved gilt cornice of the frame with loss of detail to the right side and regilding at this site. There are a number of age cracks running through the walnut frame which also go through the brass inlaid reserves. The gilt carved surround of the marble relief also has some splits from age.
"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 French sculptor Joseph-Charles Marin (1759-1834) was a successful pupil of Clodion (1738-1814). In 1801, he won the Prix de Rome for sculpture with the neo-classical plaster bas-relief of Caius Gracchus Leaving his Wife Licinia to Rejoin his Partisans (Paris, Ecole N. Sup. B.-A.). He moved to Rome the following year and worked there until 1810. He created busts of Charles Bonaparte (Musée de la Malmaison,Rueil), of Lucien Bonaparte and his family and the sculptures for the family burial chapel of the Bonapartes in the Collégiale of Canino, near Civitavecchia.
Caroline Bonaparte (1782-1839) was the younger sister of Napoleon I and married to Marshall Joachim Murat, King of Naples (1767-1815).
Caroline Bonaparte (1782-1839) was the younger sister of Napoleon I and married to Marshall Joachim Murat, King of Naples (1767-1815).