Lot 714: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848-1907), Jules Bastien-Lepage, Titled, inscribed and signed within the composition "IULES BASTIEN-

Name: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848-1907), Jules Bastien-Lepage, Titled, inscribed and signed within the composition "IULES BASTIEN-
Brand: Skinner
SKU: e61c48f08c

Est: $7,000 USD - $9,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848-1907)

Jules Bastien-Lepage
Titled, inscribed and signed within the composition "IULES BASTIEN-LEPAGE AETATIS
XXXI · PARIS · MDCCCLXXX · AVGVSTVS ·/SAINT-GAVDENS · FECIT" across the top.
Cast iron with a bronze-colored patina, 14 3/4 x 10 3/8 in. (37.5 x 26.5 cm).
Condition: Curl to bottom edge, oxidation, small hole drilled at center top for hanging, scattered minor abrasions, surface accretions/grime.

Literature: John H. Dryfhout, The Work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens (Hanover: University Press of New England, 1982), no. 87, p. 107 (an iron version made in 1881 by electrotype process by the Magee Furnace Company of Chelsea, Massachusetts).

Artist or Maker

Jules Bastien-Lepage

Condition Report

Small surface abrasion about 1/4 inch at the bridge of the nose. Wear to patina on the knuckles, two surface scratches l.c. and l.r. edge, the larger, deeper one located l.c. and measuring 1 inch. Scattered surface accretions.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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