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François-Camille Duru, actif 1753 -1774, France, milieu du XVIIIe siècle L'Automne et le Printemps
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Camille Duru
- L'Automne et le Printemps
- Le Printemps signé Duru fecit.
- en marbre blanc
- Haut. 42,5 cm; height 16 1/2 in.
Literature
G.Scherf, T. Préaud, La Manufacture des Lumières. La Sculpture à Sèvres de Louis XV à la Révolution, Dijon, 2015, p.20 et 68; E. Bourgeois, G. Lechevallier-Chevignard, Le biscuit de Sèvres. Recueil des modèles de la manufacture de Sèvres au XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1913,pl.2, n°77 et n°518.
Condition
White marble with some grey natural veining, the surface appears to have been slightly cleaned. The head of the crying Child appears to have been reattached, a very fine hairline fissure visible around her elbow and above her knee. Statuettes with good modelling and carving of the details, very decorative.
"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
Ces figures en marbre sont inspirées de modèles en biscuit de la manufacture de Sèvres, réalisés vers 1746-50 par Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), dont Duru fut l'élève. Duru, qui recevait le plus haut salaire de l'atelier, fut actif à la manufacture entre 1753 et 1774. Finement modelés en marbre, la posture du Printemps évolue ici pour gagner en symétrie avec celle de l'Automne.