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René Frémin, (1672-1744) Compagne de Diane France, 1717
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- René Frémin
- Compagne de Diane
- signée et datée: Frémin fit 1717
- en terre cuite patinée
- Haut. 74 cm
- Height 29 1/4 in
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
F. Souchal, French Sculptors of the 17th and 18th centuries, Oxford, 1977, p.309, n° 31.
J.R. Gaborit, Sculpture Française. II Renaissance et Temps Modernes, cat. exp. musée du Louvre, Paris, 1998, t. I, p. 385.
F. Souchal, French Sculptors of the 17th and 18th centuries, Oxford, 1977, p.309, n° 31.
J.R. Gaborit, Sculpture Française. II Renaissance et Temps Modernes, cat. exp. musée du Louvre, Paris, 1998, t. I, p. 385.
Condition
Some surface dirt in the crevices, a few minor chips to the edges. There is one fine horizontal fissure to Diana's chest, which continues down to her dress at the edge of the drapery. Her proper right arm appears to have been reattached, with a fine fissure visible above her elbow.
The fingers of her right hand appear to have been resored, as well as the tip of Diana's arch and the dog's leg.
A fissure appears around the dog's body where it may have been restored.
A few minor stains and retouch to the patina.
Overall good condition.
"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
La Compagne de Diane en marbre grandeur nature fut commandée à Frémin en 1710 par la Direction des Bâtiments du Roi. Achevée par l'artiste en 1717, la statue figurait parmi neuf autres nymphes chasseresses dans le parc du château de Marly. Après un séjour à Versailles, elle trouve sa place au Louvre en 1894 (inv. n° MR1862). Une terre cuite de la même taille, un moulage réalisé d'après le marbre, est conservée au musée d'Arras (cf. Souchal, op. cit, 31 b.). D'une taille demie nature, la terre cuite présentée ici se distingue par son expressivité, sa fraicheur et la qualité de son modelé. Rendant chaque détail avec grande précision et vivacité, il s'agit ici certainement d'un modèle de représentation réalisé par l'artiste avant la mise au point et la taille du marbre grandeur nature.