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France, XVIIIe siècle, d'après Etienne Le Hongre (1628-1690) Statue équestre de Louis XIV pour le monument de Dijon
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze à patine brune ; sur un socle en bronze doré postérieur
- bronze
- 39 x 32 cm, Haut. socle 3,5 cm; 15 3/8 in. by 12 5/8 in., Height base 1 3/8 in.
Literature
M. Martin, Les monuments équestres de Louis XIV, Paris, 1986, pp. 162-164; The French Bronzes 1500 to 1800, cat. exp. Knoedler & Co., New York, 1968, n° 31 (modèle attribué alors à François Girardon).
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt, particularly in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. The tail of the horse cast separately, slightly loose, with a joint and a screw visible. Some wear and oxidation to the medal colored bronze base probably associated. Very crisp cast with a nice chiselling particularly to the hair of the King, to his armor and to the edges of the saddle.
"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
Actif dès 1668 auprès des sculpteurs en charge des décors du chateau de Versailles , Le Hongre fut notamment l'auteur de l'allégorie de L'Air (vers 1680-1684) et des bronzes monumentaux de la Seine et de la Marne (vers 1682) - ces deux dernières fondues par les frères Keller entre 1689 et 1690. En 1686, les représentants des Etats de Bourgogne passent commande à Le Hongre d'une statue équestre de Louis XIV destinée à la place Royale de Dijon. A la mort du sculpteur deux de ses élèves, Roger Schabol et François Aubry, furent chargés de terminer le projet. A la Révolution, la statue fut renversée, détruite puis fondue.