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Charles Menn, 1822-1894 Félicien César David (1810-1876)
Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
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Description
- Charles Menn
- Félicien César David (1810-1876)
- signé et daté Charles Menn 1845
- en bronze à patine brune
- Haut. 24 cm
- Height 9 1/2 in.
profil en haut relief du compositeur, regardant à droite, intitulé FELICIEN DAVID
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good wih minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some dark spotting to the surface. There are three slightly visible circular marks on the right side of the relief.
"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
Félicien César David, compositeur français, auteur de romances, telle L'Egyptienne, se distingua dans le Cénacle des compositeurs grâce à son ode symphonie Le Désert. Charles-Louis Menn, sculpteur suédois, a réalisé, entre 1855 et 1857 le décor du palais du Louvre.