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French, third quarter 17th century
Estimate
25,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Monumental bust, possibly Armand-Claude de Bullion, Marquis de Gallardon (1644-1671)
- white marble, on a veined grey marble socle
- French, third quarter 17th century
with a painted plaque inscribed: Arman... de Bullion Comte de ... Marquis de ... -1671
Provenance
Marquesses de Bullion, Château d'Esclimont, near St. Symphorien-le-Château (Eure-et-Loire)
Comte Eude de la Rochefoucauld, Château d'Esclimont, near St. Symphorien-le-Château
With Jean Pierre Dillée, Paris, 1978
Comte Eude de la Rochefoucauld, Château d'Esclimont, near St. Symphorien-le-Château
With Jean Pierre Dillée, Paris, 1978
Condition
General surface abrasions, minor chips throughout. Minor repairs and chips to the base. Beautifully carved and could benefit from a cleaning.
"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
A small plaque on the socle of this impressive bust identifies the sitter as Armand-Claude de Bullion, Lord of Esclimont and Marquess of Gallardon, an ancestor of the previous owners of the sculpture. De Bullion was the so-called Premier Écuyer (First Squire) of the Small Stables at Versailles, responsible for the horses the King used on a day-to-day basis and second only to the squire in charge of the Great Stables. It was a privileged position reserved for the sons of the foremost noble families and one which obliged others to address him as Monsieur le Premier.
The type of dress and treatment of the drapery are comparable to mid 17th century busts of the French aristocracy and prominent military figures. However, the extensive drilling of the elaborate wig, lace collar and cuirass seen on this monumental bust are remarkable.
RELATED LITERATURE
J.-R. Gaborit (ed.), Sculpture française. II - Renaissance et temps modernes, cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1998