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Louis Auguste Malempré
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Louis Auguste Malempré
- Summer
- monogrammed: LAM
- white marble on a white marble socle
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, 1873, no. 1434
Literature
A. Graves, The Royal Academy of Arts. A Complete Dictionary of Contributors and their work from its foundation in 1769 to 1904, London, 1906, vol. p. 168, no. 1434
Condition
Overall the condition of the bust is good, with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is minor naturally occurring veining, including to the chin. There is a small scratch to the chin. A section of the back has been reattached and there is a stable open vein or crack running up from this insert.
"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
'Malempré created a number of popular subject works in a tender lyrical vein, free of the affectation and cleverness which was often found by English critics to mar continental work' (Ward-Jackson, op. cit. p. 48).
Louis-Auguste Malempré worked as an assistant to the sculptor's William Theed and Henri de Triqueti and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy between 1852-1879. The majority of his work followed popular Victorian Ideal themes such as Innocence (RA 1859) and Spring (RA 1873).
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Ward-Jackson, 'French Modellers in the Potteries,' P. Atterbury (ed.), The Parian Phenomenon, Shepton Beauchamp, 1989, pp. 48-56
Louis-Auguste Malempré worked as an assistant to the sculptor's William Theed and Henri de Triqueti and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy between 1852-1879. The majority of his work followed popular Victorian Ideal themes such as Innocence (RA 1859) and Spring (RA 1873).
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Ward-Jackson, 'French Modellers in the Potteries,' P. Atterbury (ed.), The Parian Phenomenon, Shepton Beauchamp, 1989, pp. 48-56