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FRENCH, CIRCA 1780, VENUS DISARMING CUPID | Venus disarming Cupid
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- marble
- 61,5 cm high; 24 1/4 in.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
Falconet à Sèvres 1757-1766, ou l'art de plaire, exh. cat. musée national de la Céramique, Sèvres, 2001.
Falconet à Sèvres 1757-1766, ou l'art de plaire, exh. cat. musée national de la Céramique, Sèvres, 2001.
Condition
This marble is in overall very good condition with minor surface dirt, particularly to the crevices, consistent with age and handling. Natural grey veining and inclusions consistent with the material are visible all over the surface, with one more pronounced vein going through the rock and Cupid’s leg. The upper part of Venus’ bow may have been reattached and the detached lower part could be easily fixed. Cupid’s proper left wing has been reattached with two joints slightly visible. Venus’s proper right upraised arm may have been carved separately with a joint visible above here cuff. There is a minor lack to the tip of the bird’s tail.Very attractive marble with remarkable carving, good in all details.
"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
Venus and Love always stimulate the imagination of 18th century sculptors, inspiring many subjects related to maternal models and dealing with love, punishment or comfort. Under the direction of Etienne Maurice Falconet and Louis-Simon Bizot, sculptors of the Manufacture de Sèvres workshops, including Joseph and Jean Baptiste Ignace Broche, took over these themes many times during the 1760-1780s (see op. cit., p. 98).