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Félicie de Fauveau
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Félicie de Fauveau
- St. Elizabeth of Hungary
- signed: Fie de FAUVEAU
- galvanoplasty
Provenance
Probably that commissioned by Alexandra Fiodorovna, Empress of Russia, circa 1846;
given to Karl Alexander August Johann, Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Eisenach;
private collection, Berlin
given to Karl Alexander August Johann, Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Eisenach;
private collection, Berlin
Literature
Félicie de Fauveau. L'Amazone de la sculpture, exh. cat. Musée d'Orsay, Paris, 2013, p. 331
Condition
Overall the condition of the metal is good with dirt and some wear to the surface consistent with age, with particular dirt in the crevices. There is some rubbing to the patina, including at the crown and to the edge of one of the drapery folds on the reverse. There are a few minor moisture stains and patches, and minor patches of greening, including in the cavity formed by the drapery held in her proper left hand.
"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."