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Follower of Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) French, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bust of a child, possibly Antoinette-Claude, called Claudine Houdon
- terracotta, on a white marble socle
- Follower of Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) French, 19th century
with a metal plaquette inscribed: BUSTE TERRE CUITE PAR HOUDON and an old paper collection label to the reverse inscribed in blue ink: 2
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta is good. There is some wear and dirt to the surface with particular dirt to the crevices and to the surface of the socle. There are a few minor chips along the edges of the bust and hair. There are a few pits in the terracotta. There are a few very minor firing fissures including around the neck. The bust was refixed on the socle using a clay. There are several chips around the socle.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
A. L. Poulet (ed.), Jean-Antoine Houdon. Sculptor of the Enlightenment, exh. cat. National Gallery of Art Washington, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, and Musée et Domaine National du Château de Versailles, Washington, 2003, pp. 137-140, no. 18
A. L. Poulet (ed.), Jean-Antoine Houdon. Sculptor of the Enlightenment, exh. cat. National Gallery of Art Washington, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, and Musée et Domaine National du Château de Versailles, Washington, 2003, pp. 137-140, no. 18