
Bust of a Man
Auction Closed
March 22, 07:15 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Italian, Naples, first half 17th century
Bust of a Man
marble
bust: 79cm., 31⅛in.
socle: 19cm., 7½in.
Overall the condition is fair. There is general wear to the surface which has an even mid-polish consistent with outdoor exposure and modern cleaning. There is general surface dirt. There is some natural veining, notably on the right shoulder. The nose is restored. There is a hairline crack above his proper right eye. There is restoration to his beard. There are various chips to the drapery, some restored, notably to the bottom edges of his cuirass. The socle has historic chips and two vertical hairline cracks
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