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Trois statuettes en marbre blanc, France, XIXe siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Trois statuettes en marbre blanc,
- sur socle en marbre gris turquin à montures en bronze doré
- Haut. (avec socle) 42 cm et 41,5 cm et 41 cm
- height (with base) 16 1/2 in; 16 1/4 in and 16 in
l'une représentant Vénus consolant l'Amour, attribuée à Joseph Broche (vers 1740 - après 1807), une deuxième représentant la Nymphe au Bain, d'après Etienne Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), la troisième représentant l'Amitié, à la manière de Falconet
Literature
Référence bibliographique :
Cat. exp. Falconet à Sèvres ou l'Art de plaire 1757- 1766, Sèvres, 2002, p. 92, n°6 et p. 98, n° 13.
Cat. exp. Falconet à Sèvres ou l'Art de plaire 1757- 1766, Sèvres, 2002, p. 92, n°6 et p. 98, n° 13.
Condition
1) Venus and Cupid, attributed to Broche:
Good condition overall. Surface appears to have been cleaned.
Left wing of Cupid missing and restoration to Venus left foot and ankle.
Minor oxydation to the giltbronze mounts.
2) Nymphe at her bath, after Falconet:
Good condition overall. Surface appears to have been cleaned, leaving a dry veined marble surface to Venus' body. Restoration to the nymphe's neck, small finger of left hand missing.
3) L'Amitié, in the manner of Falconet:
Good condition overall.
The surface appears to have been waxed. The bird's left wing and tip of his tail missing.
"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."