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A French silvered bronze sculptural jardinière, Edouard Letourneau, Paris, circa 1880
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 58.1cm., 22 7/8 in. long; 51.1cm., 20 1/8 in. high
cast as reclining female nudes, among multiple fauns with a large satyr at one end, in a naturalistic woodland setting, around a welled lined centre, body signed E. LETOURNEAU. SC., also A.DELPY.E.DIT.PARIS
Condition
Good condition. A little minor wear to silvering but generally good. Weight is approximately 47kg.
"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
The French sculptor Edouard Letourneau (1851-1907) was a pupil of Emmanuel Frémiet. His principal subjects included Oriental and Exotic subjects. His work was exhibited at the Salon de Paris between 1874 and 1907.