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Etienne Hippolyte Maindron
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Etienne Hippolyte Maindron
- Velléda
- signed and dated: hte Maindron 1875 and inscribed: VELLÉDA
white marble
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is veining to the surface consistent with the material, with four slightly open veins running upwards from right to left across the tree trunk at the back, where there has been some restoration. One of these veins runs through the bottom of the musical instrument and there appear to be restored losses here. The bottom tip of the instrument may be reattached. There are a few further veins. There are some naturally occurring inclusions to the marble, including to the proper left arm and face and a cluster of inclusions to the right side of the base.
"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
Velléda was the high-priestess of Germany and Gaul who led a rebellion against Vespasian in 70 BC. The primary marble version of Maindron's Velléda was commissioned in 1843 by the Ministry of the Interior for the Jardin de Luxembourg, where it remains. It was exhibited at the Salon in 1844 and the plaster model is in the Musée d'Angers. A second version was ordered for 8,000 francs for the Tuileries and is now in the Louvre Museum.
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Lami, Dictionnaire des sculpteurs de l'école française au dix-neuvième siècle, Paris, 1914, vol. 3, p. 378
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Lami, Dictionnaire des sculpteurs de l'école française au dix-neuvième siècle, Paris, 1914, vol. 3, p. 378