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After Pierre Cartellier (1757-1831) and Louis-Messidor-Lebon Petitot (1794-1862) French, 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV
- bronze, dark brown patina, on red velvet covered base
- After Pierre Cartellier (1757-1831) and Louis-Messidor-Lebon Petitot (1794-1862) French, 19th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. There is an area of particular wear to the back right haunch of the horse.
"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 original monumental bronze was initially intended to stand in the centre of the rond-point des Champs-Élysées in Paris, but was eventually erected at the centre of the cour d'honneur at Versailles, where it still stands today.
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Hoog, Musée national du château de Versailles. Les sculptures I - Le musée, Paris, 1993, pp. 242-3, nos. 1096, 1097, 1098