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Edouard Houssin French, 1847-1917
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Edouard Houssin
- LOUISE DEMONT
- signed E. Houssin / Paris and with the Goldscheider foundry stamp and engraved A / 10A
- bronze, brown patinated, raised on a green marble base
- height 18 ½ in.
- 47 cm
Literature
Cat. exp. De Carpeaux à Matisse, La sculpture française de 1850-1914, Lille, 1982, p.221, no.114
Condition
Overall in good original condition with the usual wear to the patina in places especially to high reliefs of the composition and such consistent with handling, touching, and cleaning. Light
scratches consistent with age.
"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
This bust represents Louise Demont aged six. The daughter of the painter and friend of Houssin, Adrien Demont, her maternal grand-father was Jules Breton and she married Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse's grand-son, Albert Ball. Louise Demont's bust and that of her sister Adrienne were used by the Sèvres factory as models for biscuit editions. Both busts share a highly delicate finish and engaging personification of childhood that has a universal appeal over and above the specific portrait.