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Louis Chalon
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Chalon
- "LES FILLES DES VAGUES", an art nouveau bronze vase
- signed L. chalon, the base fronted by an engraved plaque reading SALON 1899 / LES FILLES DES VAGUES / L. CHALON SCUTR / LOUCHET CISEUR
- bronze, dark brown patina and polished bronze, raised on a levanto rouge marble base
- height 21 cm
- 54 cm
Literature
Victor Arvas, Art Nouveau, the French Aesthetic, ed. Andrea Papadakis, London, 2002, p. 249
Condition
Overall in good original condition, with the usual wear to the patina in places especially high reliefs consistent with handling and touching. Light scratches and dents consistent with age. Surface dirt to crevices.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
In addition to being a successful sculptor, Chalon was an illustrator and a painter. He began exhibiting at the Salon in 1887 and studied under Lefebvre and Boulanger at the École des Beaux-Arts, winning several medals throughout his career. The present model was first exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1899.
A similar model sold in these rooms, October 21, 2008, lot 35 ($37,500).
A similar model sold in these rooms, October 21, 2008, lot 35 ($37,500).