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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, 1827 - 1875 La Fiancée
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- La Fiancée
- signé JBte Carpeaux et marqué du cachet Propriété Carpeaux
- buste en terre cuite
- Haut. 64 cm
- Height 25 in.
Literature
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur, Paris, 2003, pp. 132-133.
Condition
The bust is in very good condition overall with some very minor chips at several places, consistent with age and handling.
The surface of the terracotta appears to have been cleaned.
Very appealing model, one of Carpeaux' preferred subjects, portrait of his wife.
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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
Carpeaux réalisa ce modèle en hommage à sa fiancée, Amélie de Montfort, qu'il épousera en 1869. Ce buste a été édité à partir de 1874 et existe dans plusieurs variantes. Une terre cuite du même modèle est conservée au musée du Petit Palais (PPS DUT 1614). Une autre figurait dans la vente de la collection Fabius Frères (Sotheby’s Paris, 26 octobre 2011, lot 132).