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JEAN-MARIE-JOSEPH MAGROU | Le Genie Latin (Latin Genius)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Marie-Joseph Magrou
- Le Genie Latin (Latin Genius)
- signed and dated: JEAN MAGROU / 1921 and stamped: SIOT.DECAUVILLE.PARIS and numbered: 968K
- bronze, dark brown patina
- 94cm., 37in.
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, with dust throughout. There are a few minor nicks and scratches, including between the eyebrows, to the chest on the proper left side, and to the proper right thigh and knee. There is minor rubbing to the patina at the high points and the edges of the base. There is minor greening in areas, including to the proper left hand. There are a few small specks of white residue to the terrasse.
"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
Jean Marie Joseph Magrou studied under Injalbert and exhibited at the Paris Salon, where he received several medals for his work, including a gold medal in 1926. He was made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur. The present work, imbued with a severe classicism, is a bronze version of Magrou's Monument au génie latin, which was placed in the gardens of the Palais-Royal in 1921. It was later moved to Béziers, Magrou's hometown. The pedestal of the monument shows the Roman She-Wolf and has an inscription in Latin. The Bibliothèque Nationale de France holds a photograph of the monument in its original location (available at: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b53067999n; last accessed 04/11/2018).