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A French Baroque Style Terracotta Group of the Madonna and Child
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Virgin and Child
- terracotta
- height 61 3/4 in.
- 157 cm
fired in two pieces, bearing the signature P. Hardy 1710
Literature
C. Avery, Fingerprints of the artist: European terracotta sculpture from the Arthur M. Sackler collections, Washington, D.C., 1981, no. 69, ill.
Condition
Modelled and fired in two unattached sections, open on the reverse. Surface abrasions, chipping, and restorations throughout. Some repaired breaks and larger surface chips. Fills and restorations include proper left side of drapery, her left arm, several fingers and toes, and Child's proper right arm. Some firing cracks. Various layers of polychromy on surface. Seems to be stable. Decorative and nicely modelled.
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.