- 43
Italian, Rome, 17th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- half-relief figure of Temperance
- bronze on a mottled grey marble base
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is excellent. There is some minor wear to the patina consistent with age and there is fissure to the lower right arm. There is a minor casting flaw in the crevice of the drapery just left of her right foot. There are some chips to the base.
"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
The drapery style of this cardinal virtue is strongly influenced by Pietro da Cortona (1596-1669). His pupil Ciro Ferri (1634-1689), who was active and highly successful both as a painter and as a sculptor, may be a candidate for the authorship of this bronze. It bears several similarities to a bronze figure representing Faith, with a lamb and a burning flame as attributes (Hamburg, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, 1952.122). The latter is attributed to to Ferri in the museum.
RELATED LITERATURE
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg. Handbuch, München, 1980, p. 116, no. 234