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Jules Dalou
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Jules Dalou
- Baigneuse s'essuyant le pied
- bronze, light-brown patina
Signed DALOU, numbered (A2) and with the foundry mark CIRE PERDUE A.-A HEBRARD - Haut. 54 cm; height 21 1/4 in.
bronze à patine brune
signé DALOU, marqué du fondeur A.A. Hébrard et numéroté (A2)
signé DALOU, marqué du fondeur A.A. Hébrard et numéroté (A2)
Literature
Amélie Simier, Jules Dalou, le sculpteur de la République, exh. cat. Petit-Palais, Paris, 2013, pp. 378-379, n. 306.
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with minor surface dirt, particularly in the crevices, and wear to the patina at the high points consistent with age and handling. There is some white residue, probably the remains of an old label, on the base on the proper left side.
"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
The Hébrard foundry's chef-modèle of this Baigneuse - first bronze version of a model cast by the foundry in order to set the qualitative standard for every cast that followed – was sold in New Bond Street for £ 51,650 (Sotheby's London, 25 November 2009, Lot 90).