Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux Ugolin et ses fils | Ugolino and his Sons

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827 - 1875
Ugolin et ses fils (Ugolino and his Sons)

terracotta
signed and dated JB.t Carpeaux. 1874, foundry stamp PROPRIETE CARPEAUX with the Imperial eagle, with stamp ATELIER & DEPOT / 74 RUE BOILEAU / AUTEUIL PARIS

H. 18 ⅛ in.
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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827 - 1875
Ugolin et ses fils

terre cuite
signé et daté JB.t Carpeaux. 1874, cachet PROPRIETE CARPEAUX à l'Aigle impériale, cachet ATELIER & DEPOT / 74 RUE BOILEAU / AUTEUIL PARIS

H. 46 cm

Condition Report:
The terracotta group is in very good condition overall. The patina of the terracotta has been refreshed with a general light cream coloured slip, revealing in some places the darker orange coulour of the plain the terracotta. Examination with UV light reveals a few minor repairs to the extremities of some figures (from left to right) :
1) Left grandson seated to Ugolino's proper right : the index of his proper left hand, as well as the big toe of his proper left foot are restored
2) Left son: the patina of his chest appears to have been retouched; there appears to be a minor repair to the folds of his drapery.
3) Ugolino: the small finger of his proper left hand appears to have been repaired
4) Son standing to Ugolino proper left : the big toe of his proper right foot is restored.
5) Reclining grandson: minor repairs to the fingers of his proper right hand and to the toes of his proper right foot.

Very attractive group in good condition.