- 69
After François Girardon (1628-1715), French, circa 1800
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Pluto abducting Proserpina
- bronze
- French, circa 1800
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including scratches and rubbing to the patina at the high points and some particular dirt in the crevices. There are traces of a different metal around the joints at the ankle and hip of left leg of Pluto. There is a nick to the proper right shin of the seated lady. The joints at the shoulders of Proserpine are slightly visible.
"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
F. Souchal, French Sculptors of the 17th and 18th centuries: The reign of Louis XIV. Illustrated Catalogue G-L, Oxford, 1981, pp. 41-43, no. 42; G. Bresc-Bautier, G. Scherf and J. D. Draper (eds.), Cast in Bronze: French Sculpture from Renaissance to Revolution, exh. cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 2009, no. 68, pp. 259-265
F. Souchal, French Sculptors of the 17th and 18th centuries: The reign of Louis XIV. Illustrated Catalogue G-L, Oxford, 1981, pp. 41-43, no. 42; G. Bresc-Bautier, G. Scherf and J. D. Draper (eds.), Cast in Bronze: French Sculpture from Renaissance to Revolution, exh. cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 2009, no. 68, pp. 259-265