Decorative Arts Auction

December 06, 2017

LOT 239

Lot 239

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
Lot 239 Details
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)

DANCE OF THE THREE GRACES, 1874

terracotta, incised signature and date, and with impressed ‘Atelier-Dépôt, Paris’, and ‘Propriété Carpeaux’ seals
height 31.5 in — 80 cm

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $22,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875)
Provenance:

Gifted to the Art Gallery of Ontario by the Junior Women’s Fund, 1958, inventory no. 57/27
Deaccessioned to benefit art purchases at the AGO.

CONDITION DETAILS

Two fingers and one leg restored. The extended leg of one dancer is cracked mid calf.

LOT 239
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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