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French, 19th century, after Jacques Sarazin (1592-1660)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Louis XIV as a child
- white marble bust on an integral base
- marbre blanc
- Haut. (totale) 56 cm, (socle) 13 cm; height (overall) 22 in., (base) 5 in.
Literature
LITERATURE
F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B. 1: The Furniture", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 6, ill. 5.
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Hogg (dir.), Les sculptures du musée national du Château de Versailles, Paris, 1993, p. 237, n° 1071; B. Brejon de Lavergnée, G. Bresc-Bautier,, F. de La Moureyre, Jacques Sarazin. Sculpteur du Roi (1592-1660), cat. exp. Musée du Noyonnais, 1992, p. 147, n° 36.
F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B. 1: The Furniture", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 6, ill. 5.
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Hogg (dir.), Les sculptures du musée national du Château de Versailles, Paris, 1993, p. 237, n° 1071; B. Brejon de Lavergnée, G. Bresc-Bautier,, F. de La Moureyre, Jacques Sarazin. Sculpteur du Roi (1592-1660), cat. exp. Musée du Noyonnais, 1992, p. 147, n° 36.
Condition
Good condition overall with surface dirt all over the surface, notably in the crevices, and minor wear to the carving consistent with age and handling. Minor chips are visible along the edges of the bust and the integral base and to the high points at several places. There are some superficial traces of what could possibly be a varnish applied at some point to the panelling surrounding the bust.
"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 model for this bust, dating circa 1643-1644, was formerly attributed to Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720). The future monarch wearing a cuirass was five or six years old at the time (Versailles Castle, inv. no. MV 2171). A terracotta of the same model is in the Magnin Museum, in Dijon, and a bronze cast in the National Museum of Warsaw, formerly attributed to Jean Varin or to the founder Charles Crozatier who once owned the bust of Versailles (No. Rz.D.72 MNW).