Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Overall, the condition of the bronze is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The bronze is cast in sections, and original plugs are visible at the proper left upper thigh, at the back and at the front, and to both arms. The joint on the proper left arm is slightly open. There is a small plug to the face. There is some dark spotting in areas. There is rubbing to the patina throughout, in particular at the high points.
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RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre édité, Paris, 2003, p.82, no. SE 6