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Ferdinando Vichi
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ferdinando Vichi
- Mother and child on pedestal
- signed F. Vichi / Firenze to the back.
- white carrara marble and verde antico marble.
- height of sculpture 26 3/4 in.
- 68 cm
Condition
The marble dirty with rubbing and wear and minor stains, would benefit from a light cleaning; small infilled chip to the child's forehead above his right eyebrow; very minor chip to her dress above her bust; large chip approximately 1 inch by 1/2 inch to the frilled lace of the figure's right arm at join with dress; large chip to top ruffled lace above figure left shoulder; minor chips and wear to the edges of the ruffle carving; wear and very minor chips to the top of the spreading foot base with a large chip to the underside and edge of the molded foot.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.