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François Rude
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- François Rude
- Hébé et l'aigle de Jupiter (Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter)
- signed: F. Rude and stamped with the THIEBAUT FRERES FONDEURS PARIS pastille
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, including dust in the crevices. A few original stable casting joints are slightly visible, including at the proper right lower leg. There are a few minor scratches, including to the chest and to the cup. There are two spots of greening or dryness to the patina at the proper right shoulder.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Fusco and H.W. Janson (eds.), The Romantics to Rodin. French Nineteenth-Century Sculpture from North American Collections, Los Angeles, 1980, pp. 354-355, no. 213
P. Fusco and H.W. Janson (eds.), The Romantics to Rodin. French Nineteenth-Century Sculpture from North American Collections, Los Angeles, 1980, pp. 354-355, no. 213