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A Continental patinated bronze profile of Napoleon and Josephine, 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
frame: 12 by 12cm.; 4¾ by 4¾in. together with an Italian bronzed lead relief plaque with Ganymede offering wine to Zeus by Giuseppe Ferraris after Andrea Appiani, Turin, 19th Century, 9cm. high, 16cm. wide; 3½in., 6¼in. (not illustrated); and with a silver prize medal for a horse show by the medallist Amadeo Lavy, who was mint-engraver at Turin, circa 1796-1826, medal: 5cm. diam. 2in., overall: 11.5cm. high; 4½in., 4½in. (not illustrated).
Condition
Profile of Napoleon: overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt consistent with age.
Plaque: Overall the condition of the lead is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt consistent with age. Some of the bronze paint has rubbed off around the corners of the relief.
Medal: Minor wear and dirt. The medal would benefit from a light clean.
There are some old minor cracks in the frame as a result of termite infestation, which appears to be no longer active.
"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."