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Louis François Joseph Dupuis
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis François Joseph Dupuis
- A pair of busts of Baron Delbeke and Fons Janssens
- one stamped: LOUISDUPUIS; the other inscribed: L DUPUIS Fecit, and entitled: FONS JANSSENS, the book dated: 1897
- terracotta
together with two bronze and cast iron profile medallions of the same sitters; Baron Delbeke by Josue Dupon and Fons Janssens by Louis Dupuis
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta busts is good with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is particular dirt in the crevices, and there are areas of scratching around the truncation and the backs of the head. There are chips to three of the corners of Janssen.
The condition of the two reliefs is good. The bronze of Delbeke has areas of dryness to the patina, greening, and some rubbing to the high points. The cast iron relief of Janssen is slightly corroded on the surface and roughly finished on the edge.
For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below:
Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000;
Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000;
Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000.
As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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."