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AFTER LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT | VESTALE (OR LA GRANDE PRÊTRESSE)

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FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY
AFTER LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT (1743-1809)
VESTALE (OR LA GRANDE PRÊTRESSE)

terracotta bust; on a white marble base

H. (overall) 70 cm, 27½ in. ; H. (base) 13,5cm, 5⅓ in.

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FRANCE, XIXE SIÈCLE
D'APRÈS LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT (1743-1809)
VESTALE (OU LA GRANDE PRÊTRESSE)

buste en terre cuite ; sur piédouche en marbre blanc

H. (totale) 70 cm, 27½ in. ; H. (piédouche) 13,5 cm, 5⅓ in.

Condition Report:
Good condition overall with general surface dirt, in particular to the laurel crown, consistent with age. One minor scratch to her cheek. A few minor losses to the tips of the laurel leaves in her crown, and to the highpoints of the drapery. Remains of a label to her back as well as to the edges of her shoulders. The white veined marble base appears to have been reattached to the bust with some additional clay. One circa 1,5 cm loss to the lower edge of the marble base. A red wax seal visible to her proper right shoulder.

"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."

Provenance:
Probably former Wildenstein collection ;

Christie's December 14th 2005 (lot 56)

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Probablement ancienne collection Wildenstein ;

vente Christie's 14 décembre 2005 (lot 56)

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FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY
AFTER LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT (1743-1809)
VESTALE (OR LA GRANDE PRÊTRESSE)

terracotta bust; on a white marble base

H. (overall) 70 cm, 27½ in. ; H. (base) 13,5cm, 5⅓ in.

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FRANCE, XIXE SIÈCLE
D'APRÈS LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT (1743-1809)
VESTALE (OU LA GRANDE PRÊTRESSE)

buste en terre cuite ; sur piédouche en marbre blanc

H. (totale) 70 cm, 27½ in. ; H. (piédouche) 13,5 cm, 5⅓ in.

Condition Report:
Good condition overall with general surface dirt, in particular to the laurel crown, consistent with age. One minor scratch to her cheek. A few minor losses to the tips of the laurel leaves in her crown, and to the highpoints of the drapery. Remains of a label to her back as well as to the edges of her shoulders. The white veined marble base appears to have been reattached to the bust with some additional clay. One circa 1,5 cm loss to the lower edge of the marble base. A red wax seal visible to her proper right shoulder.

"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."

Provenance:
Probably former Wildenstein collection ;

Christie's December 14th 2005 (lot 56)

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Probablement ancienne collection Wildenstein ;

vente Christie's 14 décembre 2005 (lot 56)

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