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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Paul et Virginie
- cachet Propriété Carpeaux à l'Aigle Impérial
plâtre patiné
- Haut. 34,5 cm
- Height 13 2/3 in
Provenance
Ancienne collection Adolphe Boschot (1871 - 1955)
Condition
Overall the condition is good. There are some old losses, notably to Virginie's right hand. There is overall wear to the painted surface with some retouching. Otherwise the condition is good.
"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
Une esquisse en plâtre est conservée au musée d'Orsay (Inv. no. RF2933), une version en terre cuite au musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes. Adolphe Boschet fut Secrétaire Perpétuel de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts, célèbre musicographe et critique français, auteur d'un ouvrage de référence sur Berlioz.