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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Le duc d'orléans
- signed: BARYE, the underside inscribed in pen: Lafaye and with a paper label inscribed in pen: UDB 2000 / CR moF3 / EB moBF0030
- bronze, red-brown and green patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is dirt and some minor wear to the surface consistent with age . There is some dryness to the patina, particularly in to the area running from the mouth of the horse to behind its proper right front leg and the heels of the rider. There are some small spots of white pigment at the base of the tail. There are areas of greening to the side and underside of the base and to the proper left side of the horse under the saddle cloth. Joints are slightly visible around the hooves on the base. The sword is loose.
"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
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp. 65-66, no. F3
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp. 65-66, no. F3