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Jean Pierre Dantan, dit Dantan Jeune, 1800-1869 Louis-Désiré Véron (1798-1867)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Pierre Dantan, dit Dantan Jeune
- Louis-Désiré Véron (1798-1867)
- signé et daté Dantan Je 1er Déc. 1833
- portrait charge, figure en pied en plâtre patiné façon bronze
- Haut. 46 cm; larg. 15 cm; prof. 14,5 cm
- Height 18 in.; length 5 3/4 in.; depth 5 2/3 in.
Literature
F. Lesure, Collection musicale André Meyer, Abbeville, 1973, reproduit pl. 25P ;
Sorel, "Les Dantan du musée Carnavalet, portraits-charges sculptés de l'époque romantique", Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris janv.-fév. 1986, n° 309 ;
J. Petit, P. Sorel, Dantan Jeune, Musée Carnavalet, Paris, 1989, p.110-111, n°73
Sorel, "Les Dantan du musée Carnavalet, portraits-charges sculptés de l'époque romantique", Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris janv.-fév. 1986, n° 309 ;
J. Petit, P. Sorel, Dantan Jeune, Musée Carnavalet, Paris, 1989, p.110-111, n°73
Condition
Overall the condition of the plaster is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The front of the hat is reatached. There are some chips to the edges of the hat and an open crack to the back of the hat, which is slightly unstable. There may be a few further restorations including to the lower left corner on the left side of the base. There are a few slightly visible original casting lines.
"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
Louis-Désiré Véron était un homme politique, journaliste fondateur de La revue de Paris, co-propriétaire du Constitutionnel, et directeur de l'Opéra de Paris de 1831 à 1835. Une version est conservée au musée Carnavalet.