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FRANÇOIS RUDE | Tête de la Marseillaise (Head of the Genius of Liberty)
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- After François Rude
- Tête de la Marseillaise (Head of the Genius of Liberty)
- signed: F. RUDE inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS and with a plaquette to the base inscribed: LES ANCIEN ÉLÈVES DU LYCÉE D'AMIENS / À LEUR CAMARADE EDMOND CAVILLON / OFFICIER DE LA LÉGION D'HONNEUR / SÉNATEUR DE LA SOMME
- bronze, dark brown patina, on a mottled black marble socle
- 59cm., 23 1/4 in. overall
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is minor rubbing to the patina at the high points. There are a few areas of minor nicks, including to the tip of the nose. There is some brownish residue to the lower lip. There are a few small reddish spots in areas, including to the hair on the proper right side. There are small chips to the edges and corners of the marble 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."
"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."