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Étienne-Henry Dumaige, 1830-1888 Les Muses Clio et Calliope
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Étienne-Henry Dumaige
- Les Muses Clio et Calliope
- signés H. Dumaige
- paire de bronzes à patine brun vert; sur des socles carrés en marbre rouge
- Haut. (totale) 41 et 41,5 cm, haut. (socle) 4 cm; heights (overall) 16 1/4 and 16 1/2 in., height (base) 1 1/2 in.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. A few very minor chips to the edges of the marble bases consistent with age and handling as well.
"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
Dans la mythologie grecque, Clio et Calliope sont deux des neuf Muses, toutes soeurs et filles de Zeus et Mnémosyne. Clio est la Muse de l'Histoire. Elle tient sur ses genoux un grand livre sur lequel sont consignées les histoires du passé. Calliope, soeur de Clio, est la Muse de la Poésie. Elle tient dans la main le parchemin roulé sur lequel est inscrit un poème épique.