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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Thésée Combattant le Centaure Biénor (Theseus Fighting the Centaur Bianor)
- signed: AL BARYE and inscribed: F. BARBEDiENNE. Fondeur.
- bronze, rich brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with minor dirt and ware to the surface consistent with age. The bronze has been cast in sections and joints are very slightly visible on Theseus's proper right arm, and on the centaurs' tail. There is some minor rubbing to the patina, notably at the highpoints. There are some very small scratches to the bronze, including to Theseus's face on the proper right side and to Bianor's proper right pectoral.There is a very small patch on the back of Theseus's neck, which might cover an original casting flaw.
"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
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye: Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp. 109-110, F33
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye: Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp. 109-110, F33