Lot 17
  • 17

Aimé-Jules Dalou

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Aimé-Jules Dalou
  • Paysanne française allaitant son enfant (French Countrywoman feeding her child)
  • signed: DALOU, inscribed: Susse Fres Edrs Paris and: cire perdue, stamped with the SUSSE FRERES EDITEURS PARIS pastille and numbered: 2
  • bronze, mid and dark brown patina

Condition

Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is wear and some minor dirt to the surface consistent with age, including some rubbing to the patina at the tips of the cloak, the lower edge on the reverse, the proper left hand, the proper left elbow, the child’s toes, and the top of the head.
"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

RELATED LITERATURE
A. Simier, Jules Dalou, le sculpteur de la République, exh. cat. Petit Palais - Musées des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, Paris, 2013, pp. 354-355, no. 285