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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- La Palombella au Pane
- signed and dated: JBte. Carpeaux. 1875, stamped: ATELIER & DEPOT / AUTEUIL PARIS / 74 RUE BOILEAU and with the PROPRIÉTÉ / CARPEAUX eagle
- terracotta, on an ebonised wood base
Condition
Overall the conditon of the terracotta is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few stable firing cracks in the crevices. There is a vent to the top of the head. There are one or two small losses, including one to the lace collar on the proper left side and to the edges of the pendant. There is non-active worming to the underside of the base, with some losses to the corners and sides. There is also some minor stable splitting.
"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, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. Sculpteur. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre édité, Paris, 2003, p. 119, no. BU36
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. Sculpteur. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre édité, Paris, 2003, p. 119, no. BU36