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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
- Bust of a courtesan
- signed: A. Carrier
- terracotta, on an ebonised wood socle
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta is very good with minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. With some minor chips to the flower petals including one at the proper right side of the chest and some to the proper right side of the head. There are a few minor chips along the lower edge of the bust. There are a few minor stable fissures as a result of the firing process to the reverse.
There is wear to the polychromy of the socle and a few dents and scratches to the lower edge. There is some stable splitting to the top edge of the socle consistent with material.
"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."