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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, 1827 - 1875
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Seated woman
- with the red wax seal "Propriété Carpeaux"
- terracotta sketch ; on a wooden base
- Haut. (totale) 16 cm; height (overall) 6 1/3 in.
Literature
V. Beyer, A. Braunwald, L. Duclaux, Sur les traces de Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, cat. exp. Grand Palais, Paris, 1975, n°369.
Condition
Terracotta finely modelled in very good condition overall. A very small loss to the terrace next to her feet.
"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
Carpeaux modelled numerous sketches of nude women later described as "frileuses" and "baigneuses". Our sketch with her legs brought back towards her and her bust bent is close to a terracotta in the Petit-Palais museum. (inv. n° P.P.S. 1619).