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French, 19th century, workshop of Joseph Chinard (1756-1813)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Profile of a Man, circa 1802
- plaster medallion imitation terracotta ; in a painted and gilt wooden frame
signed, localised and dated Chinard à Lyon Le 10 pluviose an 10 - Diam. (medallion) 23 cm; 9 in.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Vitry, Exposition d'œuvres du sculpteur Chinard de Lyon (1756-1813), exh. cat. Pavillon de Marsan (Louvre museum), Paris, 1909; Catalogue des Sculptures par Joseph Chinard de Lyon formant la collection de M. le Comte de Penha-Longa, Paris, Georges Petit Gallery, 1911, no. 5.
P. Vitry, Exposition d'œuvres du sculpteur Chinard de Lyon (1756-1813), exh. cat. Pavillon de Marsan (Louvre museum), Paris, 1909; Catalogue des Sculptures par Joseph Chinard de Lyon formant la collection de M. le Comte de Penha-Longa, Paris, Georges Petit Gallery, 1911, no. 5.
Condition
Good condition overall with surface dirt, notably in the crevices, and minor chips to the high points at several places consistent with age and handling. Various scratches are visible all over the surface of the medallion. Chips are visible along the edges of the wooden frame, with three ox and wear to the gilding consistent with age and handling.
"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
A medallion of the same model was in the collection of Count of Penha-Longa, his sale Georges Petit Gallery, Paris, 2 December 1911, lot 5.