A CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF AMORE SECRETO LATE19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

set on a veined marble base.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, wear and discoloration to surface being consistent with age and use. Minor dents and nicks in places to surface. Slight traces of dirt. The present sculpture has been acid washed resulting on a apparently plastic surface and with detailing smoother than originaly carved.
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.

The "Secret Love" is illustrated here as a veiled cupid. The vogue for this typically Italian motif was revived by Raffaelle Monti in the early 1860s and was developed by sculptors such as Rossetti and Orazio Andreoni.