inscribed: ALEXANDRE. BRONGNART / PAR. HOUDON, impressed: LG / SEVRES, and dated: 1915 

Overall the condition of the terracotta is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a hairline fissure running around the neck, probably as the result of the firing process, and some glue fill is visible in this area. There are a few minor chips around the fissure at the front. A joint is also visible where the bust joins the socle. There are various dirt marks including to the face and blue marks to the proper left side of the truncation at the front. There is some dark spotting to the proper right side of the head and neck. There are a few minor chips along the edges, notably one to the top of the socle at the front.
"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."