- 110
After Claude Michel, called Clodion (1738-1814), French, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Satyre et bacchante proposant des raisins à un enfant (Satyr and a bacchante offering grapes to a child)
- white marble
- After Claude Michel, called Clodion (1738-1814), French, 19th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is very good with some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some minor veining visible on the surface consistent with material and there are a few minor inclusions consistent with material, including to the stomach of the bacchante and to the proper left knee of the satyr.
"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 and G. Scherf, Clodion 1738-1814, exh. cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1992, p. 393, fig. 211
A.L. Poulet and G. Scherf, Clodion 1738-1814, exh. cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1992, p. 393, fig. 211