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Buste d'Empereur en bronze Italie, XVIIe siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Buste d'Empereur en bronze
- bronze à belle patine brune foncée ;
sur un piédouche en marbre et un socle carré en bois peint façon marbre - Haut. (bronze) 35 cm; haut. totale 57 cm
- Height 31 3/4 in; total height 22 1/2 in
l'homme barbu est vêtu d'une cuirasse, au-dessus de laquelle il porte un manteau agraffé aux épaules
Provenance
Collection M. Henri Samuel, sa vente Christie's Monaco, le 15 décembre 1996, lot 17
Condition
Minor surface dirt in the crevisses and minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. Casting flaws visible to the surface of the bronze. Minor verdegris in the crevisses and to the inside of the bust. A thick layer of black patina covering the face. Very good condition overall.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Un buste identique faisant partie d'une collection privée de la Villa Ca' del Sole à Capri, a été vendu chez Sotheby's Londres, le 28 octobre 2004, lot 28.