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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, 1827 - 1875 Le Penseur
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Le Penseur
- signé JBte Carpeaux, cachet du fondeur C. Valsuani CIRE PERDUE et numéroté 3/15
- en bronze à patine brun foncé
- Haut. 21cm
- Height 8 1/4 in.
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE:
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur, catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre édité, France 2003, pp. 184-185
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur, catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre édité, France 2003, pp. 184-185
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age with some dust and red pigment in the crevices. There are a few minor nicks around the lower edge.
"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
Ce Penseur pourrait faire pendant à la Rêveuse, esquisse réalisée par Carpeaux en 1894.