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France, XIXe siècle Buste de nouveau-né
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Buste de nouveau-né
- intitulé Auguste
- terre cuite
- Haut. 27,5 cm; height 10 4/5 in.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Sir Robert Abdy (1896–1976).
Literature
B. Black, Vassé's 'Bambinelli. The Child Portraits of an 18th century French Sculptor, Londres, 1994, fig. 15.
Condition
Fairly good condition overall with minor surface dirt and hairline firing fissures at several places. Two lacks on the front of the base, one on the lower edge and the other one on the upper edge. A few small dotes of translucent wax are visible on the veil of the baby proper right side. A few minor chips are visible to the edges of the veil.
"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
Ce petit buste de Nouveau Né en terre cuite peut être rapproché d'un buste en marbre de Petit enfant au bonnet et au châle, réalisé par Louis-Claude Vassé, vers 1760 (cf.op.cit.)