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Jean Marie Pigalle
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Marie Pigalle
- Bust of Princess de Beauvau-Craon, circa 1834
- small bronze bust ; on a bronze base
signed, dated and entitled Buste de Mme la Princesse de Craon Par Pigalle année 1834 - Haut. (totale) 25 cm; height (overall) 9 3/4 in.
Buste en bronze patiné
signé, daté et intitulé Buste de Mme la Princesse de Craon par Pigalle année 1834
signé, daté et intitulé Buste de Mme la Princesse de Craon par Pigalle année 1834
Exhibited
1824 Salon, together with other busts under No. 1900.
Literature
S. Lami, Dictionnaire des sculpteurs de l'école française au dix-neuvième siècle, Paris, 1921 (rééd. 1970), p. 87.
Condition
Overall the condition of this bust is very good with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. There is a small knock visible to both of her eyebrows. There is a fine chiseling all over the surface and hammering to her hair.
"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
This bronze is probably a portrait bust of the Princess of Craon, born Lucie-Virginie de Choiseul-Praslin (1794-1834), who married the Prince Charles-Just de Beauvau Craon, 4th Prince de Beauvau (1793 - 1864).