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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Le petit Boudeur (The Sulky Child)
- terracotta
signed and dated JBt. Carpeaux. 1875, with PROPRIETE CARPEAUX and ATELIER DEPOT 71 RUE BOILEAU AUTEUIL PARIS cachets, numbered 410Together with a marble bust of the same model, on a grey marble base, after Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Haut. 27 cm et 33 cm; height 10 1/2 in. and 13 in.
Condition
The terracotta bust : Good condition overall with surface dirt all over the surface, notably in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. There are a few minor chips to the high points at several places, notably along the edges of the integral base with loss the front left angle of the base.
The marble bust: Surface dirt as well and minor chips to the high points and along the edges of the grey 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
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur. Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre édité, Paris, 2003, p. 140, no. BU 37.
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur. Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre édité, Paris, 2003, p. 140, no. BU 37.