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Louis François Joseph Dupuis
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Louis François Joseph Dupuis
- A set of ten busts of male members of the Delbeke family, including Martinus, Charles and Francis Delbeke
- each differently signed, dated, and inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES., some with titles
- bronze, rich green and brown patina
one signed: LDUPUIS sculp., inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES. and inscribed: MARTINUS DELBEKE 18 -18; another signed and dated: L. Dupuis 1896 and inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES.; another signed: L DUPUIS Fecit, stamped: J. PETERMANN BRUXELLES, and inscribed: executé d'après une vieille photographie; another stamped: LOUIS DUPUIS and stamped: J. PETERMANN BRUXELLES; another signed: L. DUPUIS, inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES., and inscribed: Portrait de Ch. Delbeke d'après un dessin par luimême fait en 1849; another stamped: LOUIS DUPUIS and inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES.; another signed: L. DUPUIS, inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES., and the book inscribed: CORPUS JURIS; another signed: L. DUPUIS Sculp., inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES., and inscribed: CHARLES DELBEKE ÆT. SVÆ VII Ao 1896; another signed and dated: L DUPUIS 1896, inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES., and inscribed: FRANCIS DELBEKE ÆT: VII; another signed and dated: L. DUPUIS Ao 1896, inscribed: J. PETERMANN. FONDEUR. BRUXELLES., and inscribed: RAYMOND DELBEKE ÆTATIS SUÆ 2½ Ao 1896
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze busts is very good with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some rubbing to the high points, such as the truncation on the lower edge. There is wax to the top of the head of the man with the pointy moustache.
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."