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Jean-Baptiste, called Auguste Clésinger
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste, called Auguste Clésinger
- Pair of busts of a Spring and Autumn
- signed: J. CLESINGER and inscribed: MARNYHAC Fondeur and stamped with the pastilla: .BRONZE ARTISTIQUE DE PARIS.
- gilt bronze, on ebonised wood bases with mottled green marble plaques
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronzes is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age. There is some minor tarnishing to the gilt patina in areas. It appears that the patina of the hair and the drapery is deliberately dark. There are a few very minor spots of greening, including to the proper left temple and the underside of the drapery of the bust facing left. There is some very minor rubbing to the tips of the noses. There is some minor dark spotting and staining in some areas, in particular to the socles. There are some areas of very minor hairline fissures, notably to the proper right shoulder of the bust facing left.
There is minor wear to the bases, including a few nicks.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century: Dictionary of Sculptors, London, 1994, pp. 215-9
P. Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century: Dictionary of Sculptors, London, 1994, pp. 215-9