Attributed to Tiziano Aspetti (1557-1606), Italian, Venice, late 16th/ early 17th century

Henry and Emma Budge, Hamburg;
their forced sale Paul Graupe, Berlin, Die Sammlung Frau Emma Budge, Hamburg, 4-6 October 1937, lot 120;
bought by Braunstein for Broo;
Hans von Feldmann, until 1953;
donated by the above to Kunsthalle, Bremen (Inv. No.370-1953-6);
Restituted to the heirs of Emma Budge by the above in 2010

Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is a black lacquer patina to the surface which was largely lost due to rubbing and flaking. There are some minor lacunas and small areas of minor roughness due to casting flaws including at the proper right shoulder. There is an original casting pin visible at the neck. There are attributes missing from both hands. The bronze is mounted on the later base with a modern bolt which is soldered to the bronze's underside. There is a restoration to one of the lower corners of the base and there are a few further minor chips to the marble.
"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."

RELATED LITERATURE
L. Planiscig, Venezianische Bildhauer der Renaissance, Vienna, 1921, p. 565-568, fig. 619