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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Le Général Bonaparte
- signé Barye
- en bronze à belle patine brune
- Haut. 35,5 cm; larg. 28 cm
- Height 14 in; width 11 in
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Barye, Paris, 2000, p. 62, F1.
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Barye, Paris, 2000, p. 62, F1.
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is excellent. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age with a few minor nicks to the haunches.
"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
Cette représentation équestre du Général Bonaparte est certainement la plus romantique vision de Napoléon que développe Barye. Elle forme un pendant avec Le Duc d'Orléans, aux dimensions presque similaires. L'artiste parvient à rendre avec un grand réalisme la selle et les détails du costume, sans pour autant départir le groupe de sa puissance émotionnelle: d'une main calme mais ferme, le futur empereur contrôle sa puissante monture et la guide vers la promesse de sa gloire future. Une épreuve ancienne est conservée au musée du Louvre (Inv. no. OA 5735), une autre à la Walters Art Gallery de Baltimore provenant de l'ancienne collection Perronne-Barye (Inv. no. 27.161).