Lot 186: PIERRE-JEAN DAVID D'ANGERS | Portrait of Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1737 - 1814) 

terracotta, on a wood base

figure: 26.5cm., 10 3/8 in.<br />base: 5.8cm., 2¼in.

terracotta, on a wood base

Overall the condition of the terracotta is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are various very small stable firing fissures throughout. There are some plaster residues in some of the crevices, particularly within the folds of the cloak at the back. There is a small round piece of glue in the man's cloak on the proper right side near his foot. There are a few small lacunae including in the base. There appears to be a loss to the underside of the front right corner and possibly another at the left side of the base. There are minor scratches to the base. There are some white residues by the proper left arm.
"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."

G. Chesnau, Les oeuvres de David d'Angers: sculpteur d'histoire et mémorialiste, Angers, 1934, p. 81, under cat. no. 87

Louis-Joseph-Marie-Francois Pavie (1782-1859), Angers, France;
thence by descent to Mme.Voisin-Chasle, Angers, France;
her sale, Angers, France, 1994:
with M. Brady, New York