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AFTER BARTHÉLEMY PRIEUR (1536-1611), FRENCH, LATE 17TH CENTURYBUSTS OF HENRI IV AND MARIE DE MÉDICIS |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- H. (busts) 24.2 cm et 24.8 cm, 9 1/2 in. & 9 4/5 in. ; (overall) 35 cm et 35.2 cm, 13 4/5 in. & 14 in.
a pair of bronze busts, translucent brown patina ; on later rosewood bases with brass inlays
Provenance
With J. Kugel Gallery, Paris
With Anthony Embden Gallery, Paris
With Anthony Embden Gallery, Paris
Literature
G. Bresc-Bautier, G. Scherf, Bronzes français de la Renaissance au Siècle des lumières, exh. cat. musée de Louvre, Paris, 2008, pp. 126-127, no. 23 et 24.
Condition
In overall very good condition with minor surface dirt and wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. Both busts slightly loose on their later bases.
"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
Other pairs of these models are in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (inv. no. 81.22.1 and 81.22.2), and in the museum of Pau, (on loan from the Louvre) (cf. G. Bresc-Bautier, G. Scherf, Bronzes français de la Renaissance au Siècle des lumières, exh. cat. Paris, Louvre, 2008, pp. 126-127, n° 23 et 24. .