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François Pompon
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- François Pompon
- Grand cerf
- Inscribed Pompon and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 22 7/8 in.
- 58.1 cm
Provenance
Comtesse de Maistre, Paris
Acquired from the above on July 20, 1967
Acquired from the above on July 20, 1967
Literature
Robert Jardillier, François Pompon statuaire bourguignon, 1936, p. 18
Pierre Ladoué, "La Vie des musées. II. Ouverture partielle du musée nationale d'Art moderne," in Revue des musées de France, no. XI, 1942-43, p. 80
Bernard Dorival, "Un an d'activité au musée d'Art moderne. II. Les achats des musées nationaux, Musées de France, December, 1948, p. 294
Pierre Georgel, Le Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Dijon, 1985, no. 217
J. Fournéris, Musée des Beaux - Arts Jules Chéret (catalogue-promenade), Nice, 1986, no. 118, illustration of another cast
Catherine Chevillot, Liliane Colas & Anne Pingeot, François Pompon 1855-1933, Paris, 1994, no. 19D, illustration of the plaster p. 184; illustrations in color of another cast pl. 53 & p. 159
Pierre Ladoué, "La Vie des musées. II. Ouverture partielle du musée nationale d'Art moderne," in Revue des musées de France, no. XI, 1942-43, p. 80
Bernard Dorival, "Un an d'activité au musée d'Art moderne. II. Les achats des musées nationaux, Musées de France, December, 1948, p. 294
Pierre Georgel, Le Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Dijon, 1985, no. 217
J. Fournéris, Musée des Beaux - Arts Jules Chéret (catalogue-promenade), Nice, 1986, no. 118, illustration of another cast
Catherine Chevillot, Liliane Colas & Anne Pingeot, François Pompon 1855-1933, Paris, 1994, no. 19D, illustration of the plaster p. 184; illustrations in color of another cast pl. 53 & p. 159
Condition
Black patina. A few very minor nicks and scuffs monstly on base, otherwise fine. Work is in very good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Conceived in 1929, Grand cerf is one of Pompon’s most complex designs. Though he preferred and elevated simplicity in his art, breaking down his subjects to their essential characteristics, the figure of the stag represents a challenge of form. The thin legs and elegantly curving horns of the creature divide the composition into complex shapes. Nevertheless, he manages to achieve an exceptional elegance in this bronze; at just under two feet tall, the subtly reducted form asserts itself as characteristically "Pompon" in the graceful symmetry of its composition.