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Joseph-Charles Marin
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph-Charles Marin
- Pair of busts of two Bacchantes, circa 1833
- terracotta ; on red and grey marble bases
one signed MARIN, the other one signed and dated MARIN 1833 - terracotta
- Haut. (totale) 42,5 cm et 44 cm, (bustes) 23 cm; height (overall) 17 in. and 17 1/3 in., (busts) 23 in.
Sur des socles en marbre griotte, contre socle en marbre St Anne
Exhibited
Joseph-Charles Marin Sculpteur, Patrice Bellanger Gallery, Paris, 1992.
Literature
Joseph-Charles Marin Sculpteur, cat. exp. Galerie Patrice Bellanger, Paris, 1992, pp. 78-81, n° 25 et 26 (ill.).
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor surface dirt, notably in the crevices, and minor chips to the high points consistent with age and handling. There are some stable firing hairline fissures visible at several places consistent with the material. There are minor chips along the edges of the marble columns and oxidation to the gilt-bronze mounts.
"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
The delicate modelling of the terracotta, the hair magnified by complex hairstyles, the nakedness of one of the bacchantes - barely veiled by the second - give to these busts the mischievous sensuality that characterised Marin's style. As pupil of Clodion (1738-1814), he managed to compete with his master's ability for Anacreontic or Bacchic subjects in great favour among private collectors.