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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Le petit boudeur (the Sulky Child)
- signed and dated: JB te Carpeaux 1874 and titled: LE PETIT BOUDEUR
- white marble, on a white marble socle
Condition
There is a restoration around the neck, suggesting the head may have been reattached. There is some plaster visible around the neck and throat, probably applied for reinforcement. There is some craquelure to this plaster at the back of the neck. There are further specks of plaster to the back of the head. There are a few minor scratches and naturally occurring inclusions, including the the proper left cheek at the bottom. There are a few minor chips and abrasions to the edges and corners of the base. Otherwise, the condition is stable.
"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."