Lot 454
  • 454

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse French, 1824 - 1887

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
  • ORPHEUS
  • signed A. Carrier.
  • bronze dark brown patina, raised on a rouge de Belloc base
  • height 22 in.; width 25 in.; depth 10 in.
  • 56 cm; 63.5 cm; 25.5 cm

Literature

Romantics to Rodin, exh. cat., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1980, pp. 161-162 for an illustration of the model and a discussion on its somewhat controversial title

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. Minor chips to edges of marble base. Tassel missing on ribbon draping from the lyre.
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.
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