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France, première moitié du XVIIIe siècle, attribué à Charles Claude Dubut (1687-1742) L'Enfant sage, l'Enfant turbulant
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- L'Enfant sage, l'Enfant turbulant
- signés au dos Dubut F
- paire de médaillons en marbre blanc; dans des cadres en bronze doré de style Louis XVI
- Haut. (totale) 43,5 cm; height 17 1/4 in.
Condition
Good condition overall with some minor surface dirt in the crevices, especially in the children's hair. Some natural grey veining and inclusions to the marble at several places. Two fine hairline fissures to the background of the Laughing Boy. The medallion with the Crying Boy shows two restored breaks to the background of the marble. The signature on the reverse appears to have been added later. Some minor oxydation to the giltbronze frames. Very attractive marbles finely modelled with a reasonnable estimate.
"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
Sculpteur, fondeur et stucateur d’origine française, Charles Claude Dubut se forma à Paris puis à Rome avant de s’installer en Allemagne où il travailla à Dresde et à Berlin, au service du roi de Prusse Friedrich I. Il fut ensuite nommé par l’électeur de Bavière, Maximilien II pour lequel il participa notamment aux décors en stuc du Château Neuf de Schleissheim, aux environs de Munich. Le répertoire ornemental richement élaboré de Dubut y est parfaitement résumé, combinant groupes d’amours, reliefs, mascarons et trophées. Il eut deux fils, le peintre Jean et le sculpteur Friedrich Wilhelm.
Le thème dualiste de l’enfant souriant formant pendant à l’enfant pleurant se réfère à celui d’Héraclite, philosophe Grec réputé pour son caractère heureux, et Démocrite, son contemporain au tempérament mélancolique.
Le thème dualiste de l’enfant souriant formant pendant à l’enfant pleurant se réfère à celui d’Héraclite, philosophe Grec réputé pour son caractère heureux, et Démocrite, son contemporain au tempérament mélancolique.