Antoine-Samuel Adam-Salomon

Overall the condition of the bust is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The marble would benefit from a professional clean. There is some naturally occurring veining visible on the surface, including a patch on the proper right collar bone, and there are a few minor inclusions consistent with material, including to the proper left side of the forehead, chin and left side of the collar. There are a few small abrasions around the edge of the truncation and the proper left revert and abdomen. There are 3 chips to the lower edge of the 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."

Isaac Péreire was a prominent Jewish financier in 19th-century Paris and a bitter rival of the Rothschilds. The congelomerate that he and his brother Émile founded included the the Crédit Mobilier bank.