拍品 45
  • 45

JEAN-BAPTISTE CARPEAUX | Le Chinois no 2 (Bust of a Chinese Man, 2nd version)

估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述

  • After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
  • Le Chinois no 2 (Bust of a Chinese Man, 2nd version)
  • signed: J. B. Carpeaux, stamped: PROPRIÉTÉ CARPEAUX and with the Eagle cachet, with the pastille: BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN / BELLMAN, IVEY & CARTER / NEW BOND ST / LONDON / MADE IN FRANCE, and with a titular plaque to the base inscribed: CHINOIS BY CARPEAUX 
  • bronze, dark brown patina
  • 35cm., 13 3/4 in.

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, including the tip of the nose. There is some slight dark spotting in areas, including to the forehead and proper left cheek. There are some nicks and scratches, notably to the integral socle.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur, Paris, 2003, p. 123, no. BU 25