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Frederick William Pomeroy
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederick William Pomeroy
- perseus with the head of medusa
- signed and dated: F W POMEROY Sc.- 1898 with a Greek inscription and a partially legible old label inscribed: ...13
- bronze, mid-brown patina, on a serpentine marble base
- overall 59.2cm., 23¼in
Provenance
sold Sotheby's London 21st June 1988, lot 69
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is excellent with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age and handling, including a few minor nicks and scratches. There are a few very minor casting holes to the rear between the figure's legs. The marble base is in good condition with a few chips to the edges, including a small loss at the bottom proper left corner.
"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."