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Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741 - 1828, vers 1777 Profil d'Enfant en cire
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Antoine Houdon
- Profil d'Enfant en cire
- au dos le cachet d'Atelier Houdon en cire rouge Académie Royale de Peinture et Sculpture/HOUDON SC et une étiquette de l'Exposition du Centenaire de Houdon, Paris 1928, s.n.
- sur fond de soie vert clair ; dans un cadre en bois fruitier et bronze doré (petit éclat au verre au coin en bas à gauche)
- (avec cadre) 28,5 x 23,5 cm; (with frame) 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.
Exhibited
Exposition du Centenaire de Houdon, Paris, Galeries Buvelot, 1928, sans numéro.
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
G. Giacometti, Le statuaire Jean-Antoine Houdon et son époque (1741-1828), t. III, Paris, 1919, p.36; H.H. Arnason, Jean-Antoine Houdon. Le plus grand sculpteur français du XVIIIe siècle, p. 41.
G. Giacometti, Le statuaire Jean-Antoine Houdon et son époque (1741-1828), t. III, Paris, 1919, p.36; H.H. Arnason, Jean-Antoine Houdon. Le plus grand sculpteur français du XVIIIe siècle, p. 41.
Condition
Very fine wax relief applied on a silk underground. The relief with some very fine fissures consistent with age and handling. The light green silk background with a few folds and stains. The wooden frame with a few knocks and scratches, some oxidation to the giltcopper mount. Very rare piece.
"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
Le livret du Salon de 1777 mentionne, sous le n° 253 'plusieurs portraits en cire', sans identification du modèle. Ce petit relief, réalisé avec finesse et marqué au dos du cachet rouge de l'Atelier Houdon, figurait sans numéro à l'exposition du Centenaire de l'artiste. Houdon était célèbre pour ses portraits qu'il réalisa avec une grande virtuosité. L'une de ses spécialités étaient les visages d'enfants modelés avec tendresse, comme ce portrait de nouveau-né aux joues rondes, les yeux un peu triste, les lèvres bien dessinées, la tête coiffée d'un bonnet en dentelle, et recouvert d'un foulard.