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Pierre-Joseph Michel, 1737 - 1812 Erigone, vers 1760
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre-Joseph Michel
- Erigone
- signé P. MICHEL
- statuette en marbre blanc
- Haut. 34,5 cm
- height 13 1/2 in
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
G. Scherf, A. Poulet, Clodion 1738 -1814, cat. exp. Paris, Musée du Louvre, 1992, p. 396-400, n° 91 et fig. 216.
G. Scherf, Clodion et la sculpture française de la fin du XVIIIe siècle, Actes du colloque, Paris, 1992, p. 30.
G. Scherf, A. Poulet, Clodion 1738 -1814, cat. exp. Paris, Musée du Louvre, 1992, p. 396-400, n° 91 et fig. 216.
G. Scherf, Clodion et la sculpture française de la fin du XVIIIe siècle, Actes du colloque, Paris, 1992, p. 30.
Condition
Good overall condition with some surface dirt. The marble appears to have been restored original neck, and there appears to be a fine horizontal restored break through legs and dress just below the knees, maybe the tip of her nose.
The signature may have been added later.
Marble finely carved and decorative.
"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
Peu est connu de la Vie et l'oeuvre de Pierre-Joseph Michel (1737-1759), frère du célèbre sculpteur Clodion (1738-1814). Originaire de Nancy et d'un an l'ainé de Clodion, il sera formé dans l'atelier de son oncle Lambert-Sigisbert Adam (1700-1759) à Paris. L'Erigone est à rapprocher de la Jeune femme lisant une lettre, en terre cuite, signée de Michel, au musée Cognac Jay, ainsi que son Euterpe en marbre (haut. 54.6 cm) conservée au Allen Memorial Art Museum à Oberlin (inv. n° 1968. 15).