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James Pradier
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- James Pradier
- Portrait de l'avoué Antoine Sigismond Glandaz (1792-1877)
- signé et daté J. PRADIER 1852, et contresigné plus bas E. GUILLAUME
- buste en hermès en marbre blanc
- Haut. 54,5 cm ; height 21 1/2 in.
le regard légèrement porté vers la gauche, le visage encadré par d'amples favorites
Provenance
collection privée parisienne
Literature
C. Lapaire, James Pradier et la sculpture de la génération romantique. Catalogue raisonné, Milan, 2010, p. 404, cat. n° 399.
Condition
Very good condition overall with natural inclusions in the marble at several places, a few visible as small spots in his face, some grey veining to the bust.
A few minor chips to the lower edges of the marble. Very interesting bust which has recently been rediscovered. (Published in the catalogue of Pradier's works)
"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
Dans son catalogue raisonné sur l'oeuvre de James Pradier, Claude Lapaire a publié ce buste en marbre dont la localisation lui était inconnue à l'époque. Une réduction en plâtre de ce modèle se trouve au Palais de Justice de Paris. En 1852, Pradier eut recourt aux services de l'avoué Antoine Sigismond Glandaz pour assurer sa défense lors d'un procès l'opposant à un dénommé Delessert. Les deux hommes nouent des relations amicales. Ce buste est à notre connaissance le dernier que réalisa Pradier. L'exécution du marbre fut déléguée à son élève et praticien, Eugène Guillaume (1822-1905) qui contresigna son travail.