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Epée d'académicien en vermeil et ivoire par Bapst et Falize, Paris, 1891, décernée au peintre Jules Lefébvre
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Epée d'académicien en vermeil et ivoire par Bapst et Falize, Paris, 1891, décernée au peintre Jules Lefébvre
- silver gilt and ivory
- Long; 102,5 cm ; 40 1/4 in long
la fusée en ivoire décorée de branches fleuries et gravée: A JULES LEFEBVRE/ SES ELEVES/NOVEMBRE 1891, le plateau ajouré de fleurs et des initiales JL, gravé au-dessous Bapst & Falize - Paris, le pommeau en bouton, dans un fourreau en galuchat et monture en vermeil à attache ornée d'une chouette
Condition
The sword in overall ggod condition, the sheath damaged from the middle to the tip.
Nice ivory carving.
"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
Jules Lefèbvre (1834-1912) est un célèbre peintre académique. Prix de Rome en 1861 et élu membre de l'Académie des beaux-arts en 1891. Il enseigna à l'Académie Julian. L'une de ses oeuvres les plus connues, La Vérité, se trouve au Musée d'Orsay. ll est inhumé au cimetière Montmartre