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A SMALL BRONZE PROTRAIT BUST OF TSAR ALEXANDER I FJODOR IWANOWITSCH KOVESHENKOV (1785-1850) dated 1827
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- signed and dated on the reverse
- 11cm. high.
modelled after Berthel Thorvalsen all' antica
Provenance
Ernst II (1871-1955), governing Duke of Sachsen-Altenburg
Friedrich Ernst Prince of Sachsen-Altenburg (1905-1985)
Thence by inheritance
Condition
Light rubbing to the patination.
"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
Fjodor Iwanowitsch Kovschenkov worked as sculptor, brass-founder and medallist in St. Petersburg. A bronze portrait bust of Alexander I. is reported at the Szwinjins Museum, St. Petersburg.