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Profil en cire de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Paris, vers 1778
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Profil en cire de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
- en cire polychrome, dans un cadre en bois doré
- Haut. 9 cm; larg. 6.5 cm
- Height 3 1/2 in.; 2 1/2 in.
de profil regardant à gauche;
inscription au dos : Provenant de la collection musicale d'André Meyer mort en 1974
étiquette n° 1764
inscription au dos : Provenant de la collection musicale d'André Meyer mort en 1974
étiquette n° 1764
Provenance
Ancienne collection Max Friedläender, Berlin;
collection Wilhelm Heyer
collection Wilhelm Heyer
Literature
O.E. Deutsch, Mozart und seine Welt in zeitgenössischen Bildern, Kassel, 1961, p. 369, n° 605.
R. Bory, La vie et l'oeuvre de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart par l'image, Paris, 1948, p. 103.
R. Bory, La vie et l'oeuvre de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart par l'image, Paris, 1948, p. 103.
Condition
Overall the condition of the wax is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are small losses to the corners of the frame and wear to the gilding throughout including black spotting.
"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."