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Vincenzo Gemito Italian, 1852-1929
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Description
- Vincenzo Gemito
- A bust of Seneca
- signed: Gemito, stamped FONDERIA GEMITO NAPOLI twice, and numbered 2
- bronze, dark brown patina; together with A BUST OF AN OLD MAN by Vincenzo Gemito, stamped FONDERIA GEMITO NAPOLI and inscribed PROPRIETA ARTISTICA, bronze mid brown patina, on a mottled pink marble base, overall 23.5cm., 9¼in.
Provenance
Baron Oscar de Mesnil de Volkrange;
Private collection, Belgium
Private collection, Belgium
Condition
There is overall surface dirt with more extensive dirt around the back of the hair. Otherwise the condition is very good.
"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."
"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."