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JOSEPH CHÉRET, | Sleeping child
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph Chéret
- Sleeping child
- signed JChéret.
- terracotta
- 46 x 26 x 34 cm; 18 1/8 by 10 1/4 by 13 3/8 in.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Lami, Dictionnaire des Sculpteurs de l'Ecole Française du XVIIIe siècle, Vol. I, Paris, 1914 (reed. 1970), pp. 371-375.
S. Lami, Dictionnaire des Sculpteurs de l'Ecole Française du XVIIIe siècle, Vol. I, Paris, 1914 (reed. 1970), pp. 371-375.
Condition
In overall good condition with some surface dirt, notably in the crevices, and a few minor chips along the edges of the base, the chair and on the high points of the drapery. The child's proper right foreleg may have been reattached and his toes retouched. The toes on his proper left foot may have been retouched as well with small chips visible. The two detached buttons, on the proper left side of the upholstered seat could be easily reattached. Very good quality modelling, very detailed and fresh.
"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
Brother of the painter Jules Chéret (1836-1932), Joseph was one of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) main assistants. Since 1863, he used to exhibit in the Salon des artistes français. In addition, he collaborated with famous craftsmen such as Christofle in Paris or Pallemberg in Vienna. He exhibited in the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts of which he became a member in 1894.