Jean-Alexandre-Joseph Falguière

Overall the condition of the marble is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The fingers and thumb on the proper left hand are restored and reattached; the bow is glued in place. There are a few naturally occurring inclusions, including a few filled inclusions to the back of the head, proper right shoulder, back and back of the proper left leg. There appears to be some restoration to the little toe on the proper right foot. The cord for the bow is lost.
"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."

RELATED LITERATURE
P. Fusco and H. W. Janson, The Romantics to Rodin. French nineteenth-century sculpture from North American collections, exh. cat. Los Angeles County Museum, Los Angeles, 1980, pp. 255 and 259