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Emmanuel Fremiet
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Emmanuel Fremiet
- Napoléon III (second version)
- signed: E. FREMIET
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including some minor nicks to the proper right elbow and to the ends of the moustache. There are some minor scratches, including to the sides of the base. There are a number of small casting flaws, in particular to the base. The bronze is cast in sections and there is a very slightly visible casting joint to the base of the tail.
"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
C. Chevillot, Emmanuel Fremiet, 1824-1910. Le main et le multiple, exh. cat. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon and Musée de Grenoble, Dijon-Quetigny, 1988, p. 116, no. S230, cat. 89
C. Chevillot, Emmanuel Fremiet, 1824-1910. Le main et le multiple, exh. cat. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon and Musée de Grenoble, Dijon-Quetigny, 1988, p. 116, no. S230, cat. 89