- 274
A Sèvres biscuit group of 'Les Flûteurs or 'L'Agréable Leçon' circa 1757-66
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- incised F to rear of base for Etienne-Maurice Falconet, Director of Sculpture at the Sèvres factory, 1757-66
- Porcelain
- 23cm., 9in.
modelled after Boucher, the young shepherd snd shepherdess seated in an intimate pose as he holds a flute to her lips, the girl with a lamb tethered by her side, a dog by his feet, flute and fingers lacking
Condition
The boy's fingers are restored and the flute is lacking as is the big toe on her left foot. There are firing cracks extending up from the rim with some kind of in filling which may be contemporary: one short one runs through the footrim next to her foot, another in the centre of the back extends for approximately 7cm, and another at the base of the treetrunk on the side. There are typical small chips and losses to applied leaves, flowers and extremities. The handle of the basket by his side is lacking. There are some fine cracks which may be firing cracks or extended firing cracks: through the folds in her apron by her right hand, through the dog's back and right rear paw, through the footrim next to the lamb's tail.
"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
See note to lot 275. Biscuit models produced during the directorship of Falconet at Sèvres, 1757-66, often bear the incised F mark. The example of Les Flûteurs in the J. Paul Getty Museum had similar damage to this model and was restored using the original moulds at the Sèvres factory.