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FRANÇOIS-LOUIS SCHMIED | Athéna
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Athéna
- Realised under the direction of François-Louis Schmied and Laurent Monnier, ironmaster, by the Baudin enamel workshop, Jura, France.
- 275 x 100 cm ; 108 1/4 x 39 3/8 in.
- circa 1931
enamelled and gilt metal, comprising thirteen panels Signed F.L. Schmied lower right
Provenance
Robert Walker collection
Alain Lesieutre collection
Maître Ader, Picard, Tajan, Paris, December 13, 1989, lot 287
Private collection, Germany
Alain Lesieutre collection
Maître Ader, Picard, Tajan, Paris, December 13, 1989, lot 287
Private collection, Germany
Literature
Catalogue des oeuvres de F.-L. Schmied, catalogue d'exposition, Compagnie des Bibliophiles de l'Automobile-Club de France, Pavillon de Marsan, Paris, January 1934, listed cat. Emaux, n. 26
Félix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand, vie et oeuvre, Paris, 1991, pp. 137-143
Félix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand, vie et oeuvre, Paris, 1991, pp. 137-143
Condition
Good overall condition. The panels present with some light surface scratches. There is some wear to the gilt shield and a few tiny instances of oxidation scattered throughout. The blue enamel presents with a few tiny losses scattered, mostly concentrated to one panel and a slightly larger surface loss on approx. 1 cm on this same panel, not visually distracting. There is a circular area that presents with hairline crack and uplifting to the throat of Athena. Some instances of light wear to the framing elements.
"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
This enamelled metal panel is inspired from a drawing of Athéna supplied by Gustave Miklos to François-Louis Schmied to illustrate an edition of The Odyssey published between 1931 and 1933 by la Compagnie des Bibliophiles de l'Automobile-Club de France. This drawing is listed in the Odysseus section of the notebook Travaux exécutés pour François depuis l'an 1922 included in the Miklos family archives. François-Louis Schmied called on Gustave Miklos' talent throughout his career. Schmied's work is intimately tied to Miklos', and many of the characteristics and influences of the latter can be found in the offered lot.
We would like to thank Mrs Carole Chenevier for her help with the cataloguing of this lot.
We would like to thank Mrs Carole Chenevier for her help with the cataloguing of this lot.