- 496
Netherlands, circa 1800
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Tarquin and Lucretia
- terracotta
- height 13 3/4 in.; 35 cm
Provenance
Heim Gallery, London
Exhibited
Washington, New York, Cambridge 1979-1982, no. 106 (illus.); New York 1981, no. 35; Chicago 1987-1988, no. 7 (illus.)
Condition
Standard surface abrasions and some minor chipping. Hairline firing cracks. Restorations, including cracks in his upper arm, both of his wrists, her proper right arm, some of her foot, his feet on the base (corners) and his hair and crown. Probable break around shoulders. Stable and well modeled.
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.