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France, XIXe siècle, d'après Louis Simon Boizot (1743-1809) Pluton enlevant Proserpine
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze à patine brune ; sur un socle circulaire en bronze doré
- bronze
- Haut. (totale) 53 cm, haut. (socle) 6 cm; height (overall) 20 7/8 in., height (base) 2 3/8 in
Provenance
Vente Paris, Drouot-Richelieu, 18 mars 2011, lot 311.
Condition
Very good quality overall with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling. Puto's bident in his proper left hand is missing. Minor oxidation to the gilt bronze base and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. The column and terrace are cast separately and are perfectly well assembled with the group.
"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 French 19th century bronze group of The rape of Proserpine by Pluto, after Louis Simon Boizot