- 153
An Italian biscuit figure of the Farnese Flora circa 1800
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 30cm., 11¾in.
standing in flowing robes, set on a square base ( wreath lacking from her right hand)
Condition
Wreath lacking from her left hand. Some restoration to left arm and hand. Small chip to thumb of one hand. Some restoration to edges of her robe below left hand. Some restoration to tend of her robe which she holds in her right hand. Two firing cracks to base. The biscuit is overall quite dirty.
"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
This popular subject was modelled in biscuit by Filippo Tagliolini for the Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea and also by Louis-Simon Boizot at Sèvres. . The antique original is now in the Archaeological Museum in Naples.