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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse French, 1824 - 1887
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
- Le Sommeil
- signed: A Carrier Belleuse and with a plaque inscribed: LE SOMMEIL DE CARRIER-BELLEUSE (Hors Concours)
- bronze, mid-brown patina
- height 23 3/4 in.
- 60cm
bronze, mid-brown patina, signed: A Carrier Belleuse and with a plaque inscribed: LE SOMMEIL DE CARRIER-BELLEUSE (Hors Concours)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 11 November 2008, lot 49
Condition
In overall very good condition and presentation. There patina is mostly even throughout with some minor areas of discoloration due to age and changes in atmospheric conditions. Some light surface wear exists, but mostly due to handling of the bust over time.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.