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Antonin Carlès French, 1851 - 1919
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Antonin Carlès
- Jeune disciple de Bacchus
- signed ANTONIN. CARLES / PARIS 1903 with the Siot Paris stamp and numbered Z338 and inscribed À Mr LE - LIEUTENANT - COLONEL CORDIER / HOMMAGE DE LA VILLE DE PARIS - 1910
- bronze, gilt
- height 24 in.
- 61 cm
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century: Dictionary of Sculptors, London, 1994, p. 172
Condition
Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor scratches and tarnishing to gilding consistent with age. Seam visible to his right arm. Filled holes to the back of each arms. Traces of red polychromy to the reclining panther.
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.