Lot 174
  • 174

JEAN-BAPTISTE CARPEAUX, | Standing bather

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
  • Standing bather
  • with the red wax seal with the Imperial eagle PROPRIETE CARPEAUX
  • terracotta bozzetto
  • H. 25,5 cm; 10 in.

Provenance

French private collection.

Condition

In overall good condition with surface dirt, notably in the crevices and minor chips to the high points at some places consistent with age and handling. The proper left arm of the Bather is missing as visible on the catalogue. A vertical hairline firing fissure is visible just above her knees. There is a small loss to the lower edge of the terrace to the back of the proper right side. There is some remnants of glue under the base propable to fix the terracotta to a former base.
"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."