Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Overall the condition of the marble is good with some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including a line of pencil at the proper right shoulder. There are some naturally occurring inclusions visible on the surface including to the proper right shoulder, one of which has been filled, and along the reserve. There is some faint naturally occurring veining visible on the surface in particular along the front of the hat and from the corner of the proper right eye across the bridge of the nose. There are some minor chips to the edges of the socle.
"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."

RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre édité, Paris, 2003, pp. 145-146, no. BU 43