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An Italian patinated bronze and coloured marble bust of Julius Caesar 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- bust 28cm. high.
together with a gilt-bronze, porphyry and painted slate tazza, the loose bowl supported by three tritons, raised on three paw feet, damages, and a patinated bronze figural candlestick all'antica modelled as a faun
Condition
Bust: in overall good condition with few minor chips. Minor losses to the painted parts of the marble.
Tazza: larger restored chip to the bowl, smaller rim chips; gilding refreshed; the slate base partly painted to imitate porphyry, minor frits to the rims.
Faun: minor dents, marks, scratches and wear 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."