Lot 85
  • 85

Thomas Waldo Story

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Thomas Waldo Story
  • Honorius
  • signed: Waldo Story Roma
  • white marble on a white marble column

Provenance

Hausner Collection

Condition

Overall the condition of the bust and the column are in very good condition. There is minor dirt and wear consistent with age. There are minor chips to the edge of the truncation and on the column. There is some minor red paint on the column's decoration and some green pigmentation to the surface of the column.
"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."

Catalogue Note

One version of this bust was made for Mrs. Burns of North Mymms Park, the sister of J.P. Morgan, while a bronze version was exhibited at the Grosvenor Gallery in 1885.

We are grateful to Katherine Lawrence for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.

RELATED LITERATURE
March Phillips, p. 138