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AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA MARBLE SCULPTURE OF CUPID AND PSYCHE, ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 AUD
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Description
- AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA MARBLE SCULPTURE OF CUPID AND PSYCHE, ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
- sculpture 80cm wide, 63.5cm high, column 112cm high
the winged cupid kneeling on a draped cloth to embrace the semi nude Psyche who is lying on a textured rocky outcrop, carved in white marble and raised on an impressive verde marble swivel platform supported on verde marble column with lotus leaf base and octagonal plinth
Condition
restoration to both Pysche's hands and one arm has restoration at shoulder, her right foot has also repaired, small chips and rubbing to marble pedestal and 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."