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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse French, 1824-1887
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
- Jules Grevy, Président de la République
- signed: A CARRiER-BELLEUSE
terracotta, on an ebonised wood socle
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta is very good. There is some surface dirt around the face. There are some very minor chips and some rubbing as well as remnants of plaster in crevices from the mould. There is wear to socle.
"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
The marble bust of Grevy was exhibited at the Salon of 1880 no. 6170 and at the Exposition nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1883, no. 915. Carrier-Belleuse donated a marble of Grevy to the city of Besançon in 1880. The bust was henceforth reproduced in a variety of media, including biscuit at Sévres. Véron in Salon de l'Art waxed lyrically on the bust, calling it "a superb bust that honors the president as much as the sculptor."
RELATED LITERATURE
Véron, p. 733; Lami, vol. 1, p.282; Hargrove, pp.117-9, pl. 68