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Venus Astride a Dolphin French School, Baroque
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Venus astride a dolphin
- lead
- height 32 in.
- 81.5 cm
- French, late 17th/ early 18th century
lead
Provenance
sold Hôtel Drouot Paris, December 13, 1982, lot 213
Condition
Surface with abrasions and scratches. A crack at join of upper portion of proper left arm. A small crack at chest and some small hairline cracks at figure's waist. As visible in the catalogue illustration, the torso of the figure is slightly misshapen due to the malleability of the lead and is consistent with use and age.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.