Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Overall the condition of the marble is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some light veining to the marble consistent with the material, including to the woman's chest and proper left arm. There are a few dirt marks, including to the woman's proper left elbow, the putto's buttocks, the woman's drapery around the proper right hand, and the base at the back. There is a naturally occurring filled inclusion to the woman's proper left elbow. There are a few minor chips to the edges of the drapery and the edges of the 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. 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."

This playful group relates closely to Carrier-Belleuse's Entre deux amours and L'Innocence tourmentée par l'Amour.

RELATED LITERATURE
J. Hargrove and G. Grandjean, Carrier-Belleuse: Le maître de Rodin, exh. cat., Palais de Compiègne, Paris, 2014, p. 42, no. 19 and p. 113, no. 76