- 473
Italy, Florence, early 18th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Preaching of St. John the Baptist
- terracotta relief
- with frame height 42 1/2 in., width 46 in.; 108 cm, 117 cm; without frame, height 29 1/4 in., 33 1/4 in.; 74.3 cm, 84.5 cm
Provenance
Conte degli Alessandri, Empoli; Heim Gallery, London
Exhibited
Colnaghi 1965, no. 12, pl. XI; Washington, New York, Cambridge 1979-1982, no. 36 (illus.); New York 1981, no. 25
Condition
Repaired cracks in several places. Some restorations to figures and areas of high relief including some areas of surface on far left, arm of woman on far left, lower portion of rock under Saint John and his head, shoulders, and one hand, and some drapery. Some hairline cracks, standard chipping, and surface abrasions throughout. Molded frame with restorations, standard abrasions, chipping, and small cracks.
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.
Catalogue Note
See note to previous lot.