- 141
Emmanuel Frémiet
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Emmanuel Frémiet
- chevaux de course et jockeys (a pair of mounted jockeys)
- signed: E. FREMIET. and inscribed: F. BARBEDiENNE. Fondeur.
- bronze
Provenance
sold Sotheby's, London, 20th April 2005, lot. 80
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is excellent with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a slightly visible stable original casting joint at the top of the front horses' tail and a slightly visible original casting plug at the proper left side of the back horse's neck. There are a few small patches of greening and the front jockey's whip is loose. There are a few very small casting holes on the underside of the back horse.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Chevillot, Emmanuel Fremiet 1824-1910. La main et le multiple, Dijon, 1988, p. 95, no. S127