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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- La Candeur
- signed and dated: JBt. Carpeaux. 1874., stamped: PROPRIETE CARPEAUX and ATELIER DEPOT AUTEUIL PARIS RUE BOILEAU
- patinated plaster, on a wood base
Condition
Overall the condition of the plaster is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are one or two small chips and abrasions in the diadem. There are a few small lacunae and an area of fissures under the proper right shoulder.
"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 Candeur is among the most sensitive têtes d'expression created by Carpeaux. Modelled in 1867, plaster and cast iron examples are preserved at Valenciennes. A marble version of La Candeur was sold at Sotheby's Paris, 26-27 October 2011, lot 171.
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Sculpteur. Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre édité, Paris, 2003, pp. 116-17, no. BU18