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Jean-Antonin Mercié
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Antonin Mercié
- Diane Chasseresse
- bronze, brown patina
- height 42 3/4 in.
- 108.5 cm
signed a. Mercie, inscribed SIOT. FONDEUR. PARIS and with the mention ÉPREUVE UNIQUE.
Condition
Overall in good original condition with the usual wear to patina in places, especially to the top of head, arms and legs consistent with handling and touching. Light scratches and dents consistent with age. Possibly missing cast-cord to bow.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié was an accomplished sculptor who studied under François Jouffroy and Alexandre Falguière at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, winning the Prix de Rome in 1868. He was awarded the medal of the Légion d'Honneur for his David Victorious and received further success with his powerful Gloria Victis. Based upon the close resemblance of the graceful nude body and the flowing drapery of the group titled La Toilette de Diane presented at the Salon in 1891, the present model is most certainly from the same period.