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Vénus et Cupidon, France, seconde moitié du XVIIIe siècle, par Louis Lambert
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Vénus et Cupidon
- signé L. Lambert
- groupe en marbre blanc ; sur une base en marbre gris à monture en bronze doré
- Haut. (totale) 56 cm; height (overall) 22 in.
Literature
S. Lami, Dictionnaire des sculpteurs de l'école française au dix-huitième siècle, Paris, vol. II, 1970, p. 26.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some minor surface dirt, consistent with age and handling. Cupid's thumb of his proper right hand restored. Some marble inclusions at several places. The tip of Venus bow appears to have been slightly retouched. Sold with a nice grey marble base with giltbronze mounts. Very decorative marble which can be recommended
"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
L'auteur de ce groupe en marbre peut être identifé à Louis Lambert, sculpteur franc-comtois actif à Besançon vers 1787-1788.