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Jean-Baptiste Nini
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Nini
- Charles-Juste de Beauvau, prince de Beauvau et prince de Craon (1720-1793), circa 1767
- signed and dated I B NINI F 1767
- terracotta medallion ; in an ormolu bronze frame decorated with a ribbon and laurel leaves
- Diam. (terre cuite) 16 cm, diam. (cadre) 25,5 cm; diam. (terracotta) 6 1/3 in., diam. (frame) 10 in.
médaillon en terre cuite, dans un cadre en bronze doré à décor de noeud de rubans et de branches de laurier
signé et daté 1787
signé et daté 1787
Literature
A. Cerboni Baiardi, Jean-Baptiste Nini 1717-1786, d'Urbino aux rives de la Loire, paysages et visages européens, cat. exp. Urbino, Blois, 2001, p. 179, n° 66.
Condition
Overall the condition of the medallion is good with minor chips to the high points and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. There is a vertical hairline fissure across the medallion. The ormolu frame with laurel wreath and ribbon from 19th century can also stand on his foot. Some minor oxidation is visible on the frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Son of Marc de Beauvau, Prince of Craon and of the Holy Roman Empire, administrator of Tuscany, Juste was appointed colonel of the Lorraine Guards and Governor of Bar-le-Duc. On the death of his first wife, Marie-Sophie-Charlotte de La Tour d'Auvergne, he married Marie-Sylvie de Rohan-Chabot. In 1757 he was appointed knight by Louis XV. He was Governor of the Languedoc, then of Provence and became Marshal of France in 1789. He entered the French Academy in 1771.