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A 'Grand Tour Souvenir' Tanagra type terracotta figure After the Antique, 19th century
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Terracotta, velvet and pine
- 26cm. high, 10¼in.
the seated female figure raised on a velvet covered plinth, restorations
Provenance
With The Zwemmer Gallery, Lichfield Street, London, where acquired by Wilfrid Evill as an 'Ancient Tanagra figurine' (£22), 1 December 1949 and thence by descent to Honor Frost.
Condition
Restored by Plowden & Smith, through Lord Gowrie, 1992. Repair to neck. Filling and making good of colour. Losses to extremities including fingers and toes. The piece has a delibrately aged appearance. The velvet stand is very tired. Very decorative.
"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."