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Pierre-Philippe Thomire, 1751-1843 Paire de Bacchantes, vers 1790
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre-Philippe Thomire
- Paire de Bacchantes
- signées Thomire et datées 1790
- paire de statuettes en terre cuite ; sur des bases en bois peint à l'imitation du marbre
- Haut. 49 cm et 59 cm; height 19 1/3 and 23 1/3 in.
Literature
A. L. Poulet, G. Scherf, Clodion 1738-1814, cat. exp., Paris, 1992, pp. 361-362.
Condition
both terracotta's are in very good condition overall with some minor surface dirt, and a few very minor chips and scratches to the edges consistent with age and handling.
The Bacchante's playing tambourine proper right hand appears to have been restored, with three fingers reattached. Her proper left upraised arm bears one repaired fissure above the elbow; another fine fissure appears to her proper left leg above the ankle, the toes of her proper left foot may have been slightly restored. Cupid's small finger of her proper left hand has been reattached.
The Bacchante playing cymbals is in very good conditon overall with no noticable accdient to mention.
The two terracottas are finely modelled and highly decorative.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Le thème s'inscrit dans l'héritage des Bacchanales de Clodion (1738-1814) et de son brillant élève Joseph-Charles Marin, (1759-1834). Au début du XIXe siècle, Thomire fut parmi les éditeurs de bronzes d'art qui diffusèrent de nombreux modèles à la manière de Clodion en réponse à une demande grandissante. Par ailleurs, il semble avoir nourrit un goût personnel prononcé pour les terres cuites de Clodion comme l'atteste son inventaire après décès suivit de la vente de ses biens en 1853. De plus, Thomire signa la réalisation d'un groupe en bronze d'Homère aveugle chassé par les pêcheurs (Toledo, Museum of Art), d'après le modèle présenté par Clodion au Salon de 1810, laissant imaginer une collaboration entre les deux hommes.