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France, XIXe siècle, à la manière de Clodion (1738-1814) Danseuse aux cymbales et Bacchante au tambourin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Danseuse aux cymbales et Bacchante au tambourin
- paire de figures en bronze doré; sur des socles en marbre bleu turquin et bronze doré orné d'un médaillon en biscuit façon Wedgwood
- Haut. (totale) 58 et 60 cm; height (overall) 22 4/5 and 23 2/3 in.
Literature
G. Scherf, A. Poulet, Clodion 1738-1814, cat. exp. Paris, musée du Louvre, 1992, p. 260, n° 53 et p. 427, fig.251.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear and oxidation to the gilding and dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling. Very minor casting flaws visible at several places. Minor chips to the edges of the marble bases and surface dirt visible all over the biscuit medallions.
"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
Pour ces statuettes en bronze, l'artiste s'est inspiré de modèles de Clodion (1738-1814), notamment son Erigone (1783) et sa Bacchante jouant du tambour.