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Adolphe Itasse, After a model by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Adolphe Itasse
- L'Amour Vainqueur
- signed: A. Itasse scvlp. inscribed: W. BOVGVEREAV. INV. numbered: 49309 and 67 and the underside of the base numbered: 311
- bronze, red-brown, green and gilt patina, on a purple and white veined marble base with gilt bronze mounts
- After a model by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905)
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with minor dirt and wear to the patina consistent with age. Sections of the bronze are cast separately and there are a few original casting joints visible, including to right putto's proper left arm and the left putto's proper right arm. There is some minor dark spotting to the patina. There are a few very small casting flaws, including one or two lacunae in the crevices. The arrow is slightly bent and the top is loose. There is spotting to the gilding. There are a few chips to the edges of the marble base, wear to the gilding, and some iron mounts to the underside.
"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 painting from which this composition is derived, L'amour Vainqueur by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, was painted in 1886. It was sold in Christie's New York on 25 May 1984, lot 79.