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Adolphe Itasse
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Adolphe Itasse
- L'AMOUR VAINQUEUR
- signed A. Itasse and dated 1887, inscribed W.-BOUGEUREAU INV., stamped 43857 V.(?), the marble base with a plaque inscribed L'Amour Vainqueur W. Bouguereau INVT
- dark brown patinated bronze on a rouge griotte marble base, on a carved green marble pedestal
- height 27 3/4 in.
- 70.5 cm
Condition
Marble base with chips to one corner with detached piece present. Further minor chips and abrasions and fine crack. Patinated bronze with rubbing at extremitites including, but not limited to, top of bow of Cupid, upper edge of drapery, Cupid's chest and hair. In these areas patina is worn the most heavily. Scattered surface scratches and surface dirt to cravices. Cupid's arrow bent.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Just as William-Adolphe Bouguereau often drew inspiration from sculpture compositions for his paintings, sculptors were so too inspired by his work. L'amour Vaiqueur was painted in 1886, sold Christie's, New York, May 25, 1984, lot 79, and is now kept in a private collection