Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Fabius Frères Collection, Paris;
their sale, Sotheby's Paris, 26-27 October 2011, lot 131;
private collection, France

Overall the condition of the terracotta is good with minor dirt and wear consistent with age. There is a layer of slip to the surface. There are a few small chips and abrasions to the edges of some of the flowers and leaves including to the rose by the proper right breast and to the petals in the hair by the proper right ear. There are a few minor chips in the drapery including at the proper left shoulder. The surface has darkened at some high points such as at the edges of the leaves and flowers. There are a few small chips around the edges and corners of the integral socle. Some dirt residues to 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."

RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre édité, Paris, 2003, p.107, no. BU 5