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Joseph-Charles Marin 1759 - 1834
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph-Charles Marin
- Nymphe allongée, vers 1794
- en terre cuite,
signée et datée Marin 1794 sur le vase - terre cuite
- 19 x 38 x 17 cm; 7 1/2 by 15 by 6 2/3 in.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Lucien Desmarais.
Literature
S. Lami, Dictionnaire des Sculpteurs de l’Ecole française au dix-huitième siècle. Paris, 1911, (réed.) 1970, p. 110 ; G. Scherf, A. Poulet, Clodion 1738-1814, cat. exp. Paris, 1992, p. 406-410, n°95.
Condition
Overall very good condition with some surface dirt and a few scratches consistent with age and handling, a few fine chips to the lower edges of the base. There appears to be a fine repair to the side of the tambourine and one arm restored. Terracotta very finely modelled and very attractive piece.
"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
Marin, considéré comme le plus talentueux élève de Clodion (1738-1814), excella dans la représentation de la nudité féminine et nombre de bacchantes et de nymphes témoignent de son extrème abilité à retranscrire leurs charmes sensuels. Notre terre cuite est probablement la Bacchante couchée signalée par Lami dans la collection Lucien Desmarais.