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AFTER ANTOINE COYSEVOX (1640-1720), FRENCH, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY , | Bust of Louis II of Bourbon (1621-86), called "Le Grand Condé"
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Bust of Louis II of Bourbon (1621-86), called "Le Grand Condé"
- bronze, brown patina ; on a bronze socle
- 73 x 73 cm ; 28 2/3 x 28 2/3 in.
Provenance
Chateau of Pontchartrain, Jouars-Pontchartrain.
Condition
Minor wear to the patina, notably to the high points, and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. Some minor greening is visible in several places, notably in the crevices.
"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
The bronze model of this bust was cast circa 1688, under the supervision of Jules Hardouin-Mansart, for the Grand Condé's nephew, the Prince of Conti (chateau of Versailles, inv. MR 3343).