Lot 229
  • 229

AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF SIX NEOCLASSICAL PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE MEDALLIONS OF SWEDISH NOTABLES

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • patinated, gilt bronze
  • approximate height 6 in.; width 6 in.
  • 15 cm; 15 cm
depicting the chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius, the scientist Carl von Linné, King Gustav III, King Frederick I, and two others; five medals are patinated bronze and one is gilt-bronze

Condition

Of varying size but in close relation to one another. Three are on ebonized wood backs and three are on mahogany backs. Some of the ebonized backings have small chips to the decoration and rubbing. Usual bruises and scratches to wood. Berzelius and Carl von Linne have metal plaques with their names. Two others have the names written on the reverse. Some minor rubbing to patination and surface scratches to metals.
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.