讓·巴蒂斯·克萊桑熱（1814 - 1883年） 瑞士，約1860年

 

Christie’s New York, 26 October 1988, lot 229

Minor surface wear, very minor losses and small chips including the edge of the base. Some veining in marble. Both arms carved separately, some of proper right arm and fingers are restored, some fingers in proper left hand and wrist were broken and expertly restored. The tambourine was broken in half and repaired.
"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.
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Jean-Baptiste Clésinger first emerged as an independent sculptor at the Paris Salon of 1847. In 1852, after a failed marriage and receiving harsh criticism for his equestrian group of François I, he moved to Rome. There he frequented Thorvaldsen's studio and became inspired by Thorvaldsen's attractive combinations of Neoclassical style with Romantic subject-matter. In 1857, Clésinger executed the original marble Zingara. It was one of his eight submissions to the 1859 Paris Salon, which relaunched his career in France.