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Socrate Italie, fin XVIIe / début XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Socrate
- bronze sur piédouche en marbre
- Haut. (bronze) 44 cm ; haut. (totale) 58.5 cm
- Height (bronze) 17 1/3 in. ; height (total) 23 in.
Provenance
Vente Christie's Londres, le 6 juillet 2006, lot n°248
Condition
Patches and littles schocks on the surface, remains of an old yellow and brown patina. A shock on the left shoulder. The bust had been filled out with painted plaster to be attached with the base. An old restoration to the marble 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
Un buste presque identique est conservé dans une collection privée belge, voir le catalogue de l'exposition Bronzes de la Renaissance, Château de Laarne, septembre-octobre 1967, n°14.