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L'empereur Vitellius France, fin du XVIIe siècle
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- L'empereur Vitellius
- bronze à belle patine brun foncé avec des traces de dorure
- Haut. (buste) 36 cm ; haut. (totale) 53 cm
- Height (bust) 14 1/4 in; height (total) 20 3/4 in
sur un piédouche en marbre blanc
Condition
Very good condition overall with fine chiselling of the surface and remains of gilding. A few casting flaws and casting seems visible to the surface at several places. Three fixing points visible in the front where bronze is fixed to the marble base with a small minorloss through casting. A few oxydation stains to the surface and a small knock to his left cheek.
"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
Ce buste était destiné à être inséré dans une chlamyde en marbre polychrome pour former un portrait d'empereur.