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Henry Dasson
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Dasson
- L' enfant au canard (Child and Duck)
- signed and dated Henry Dasson - Bronzier 1882
- bronze, rich brown patina, raised on a gilt-bronze mounted rouge de Montjoie marble base. Lacking feet to base
- height 23 in.; width 16 in.; depth 10 in.
- 58.5 cm; 40.5 cm; 25.5 cm
Literature
Camille Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'Art Français: 1850-1900, Paris, 2010, p. 233 for this example by Dasson in white marble on an identical base
Condition
Overall in good original condition with the usual wear to the patina in places especially to high reliefs of the composition and such consistent with handling, touching, and cleaning. Light scratches consistent with age.
Very minute chips to red marble base.
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
The present composition by the renowned bronzier and cabinet-maker Dasson is arguably made after a series of engravings of children capturing and caging birds by François Boucher (1703-1770).