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Enfant assis sur un coussin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Enfant assis sur un coussin
- en marbre blanc
- Haut. totale 28 cm
- Total height 11 in.
sur un socle en marbre gris turquin à frise de perles en bronze
l'enfant est assis sur un coussin orné de dentelles, il repose sa main gauche sur le coussin tout en serrant une feuille de chêne. Sa main droite tient l'orteil de son pied gauche.
l'enfant est assis sur un coussin orné de dentelles, il repose sa main gauche sur le coussin tout en serrant une feuille de chêne. Sa main droite tient l'orteil de son pied gauche.
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
J.-R. Gaborit, Jean-Baptiste Pigalle 1714-1785, Sculptures du Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1985, p. 48-55.
J.-R. Gaborit, Jean-Baptiste Pigalle 1714-1785, Sculptures du Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1985, p. 48-55.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some minor surface dirt and a few minor marble inclusions to his leg and back. Very nice marble in good condition.
"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
Ce petit marbre s'inspire de l'Enfant à la cage et la Fillette à l'oiseau de Pigalle, réalisés en 1747 et 1784 (musée du Louvre).