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Sven Berlin
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Sven Berlin
- horse's head
egyptian greenstone
- height (including base): 19cm.; 7½in.
- Executed circa 1957.
Provenance
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London, where acquired by Wilfrid A. Evill 23rd April 1958 for £30.0.0, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963
Condition
The following condition report has been prepared by Plowden & Smith Limited, 190 St Ann's Hill, London, SW18 2RT:
The piece is in stable condition. The head is attached to the base with a red/brown resinous substance. It would be possible to remove this. There is a number of small scratches overall and one small section of the forelock is dirty. The item is dirty overall.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."