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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse French, 1824-1887
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
- Rembrandt
signed: A. CARRiER.
- terracotta, on an ebonised wood socle
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta is very good. There is a minor crack to the socle. There is some surface dirt and rubbing. There are remnants of plaster.
"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
Carrier-Belleuse achieved a great deal of success with his historical busts of famous artists which he produced in a variety of materials to satisfy the demand from the bourgeoisie. As with the best of Carrier's work, these busts have a vitality of characterisation and freshness reminicent of eighteenth century sculptors like Jean-Antoine Houdon and Jean-Jacques Caffieri. Carrier-Belleuse offered a terracotta bust of Rembrandt in his sales of 1883 and 1887.
RELATED LITERATURE
Lami, vol. 1, pl. 285