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After a model by Jean-Jacques Pradier, called James Swiss, 1790-1852
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Il Dolce Far Niente (Venus Reclining)
- signed: PRADIER and inscribed: DODOC FAR NIENTE
- bronze. gilt and brown patina, on a white marble base
- After a model by Jean-Jacques Pradier, called James Swiss, 1790-1852
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some minor tarnishing in areas, including to some of the putti. There is minor pitting to the bronze, including to the woman's proper left arm. A few original casting joints are slightly visible, notably at the woman's proper right thigh and proper left arm. There are a few minor nicks and scratches.
There are a few minor chips to the edges of the marble base.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Fusco, H.W. Janson, The Romantics to Rodin, exh. cat. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, 1980, pp. 318-9, no. 180; Statue de Chair, Sculptures de James Pradier (1790-1852), exh. cat., Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva and Musée du Luxembourg, Paris, 1985, pp. 263-4; C. Lapaire, James Pradier (1790-1852) et la sculpture française de la génération romantique: catalogue raisonné, Zurich/ Lausanne, 2010, pp. 357-8, no. 291
P. Fusco, H.W. Janson, The Romantics to Rodin, exh. cat. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, 1980, pp. 318-9, no. 180; Statue de Chair, Sculptures de James Pradier (1790-1852), exh. cat., Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva and Musée du Luxembourg, Paris, 1985, pp. 263-4; C. Lapaire, James Pradier (1790-1852) et la sculpture française de la génération romantique: catalogue raisonné, Zurich/ Lausanne, 2010, pp. 357-8, no. 291