- 141
France, XIXe siècle, d'après Martin Desjardins (1637-1694)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait équestre de Louis XIV
- en bronze à patine brun vert; sur une base en marbre jaune
- bronze
- 45 x 46,5 x 21 cm; 17 2/3 by 18 1/3 by 8 1/3 in.
Provenance
Farnese Arte, Rome, 2004.
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
M. Martin, Les monuments équestres de Louis XIV. Une grande entreprise de propagande monarchique, Paris, 1986, p. 181, fig. 112.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. The tail cast separetely with a visible joint and plug. Very fine chiseling of the surface.
"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
Ce bronze reprend avec quelques variantes le projet de statue équestre pensé, mais inachevé, par Desjardins pour la ville d'Aix-en-Provence. Ce modèle est connu par des réductions en bronze dont l'une se trouve au château de Versailles (inv. n° MV 2172), une autre à Waddesdon Manor.