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Ernesto Bazzaro
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernesto Bazzaro
- Dama con ventaglio (Lady holding a Fan)
- signed: BAZZARO
- bronze, mid-brown patina, on a white marble column
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is particular dirt to the crevices. There are a few minor casting flaws, including several minor fissures. There are a few chips to the edges of the marble base. There is an orange substance (possibly oxidation from metal?) to the rear right corner. There are remnants of an old label.
"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."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori Italiani dell'ottocento e del primo novecento. Da Antonio Canova ad Arturo Martini, Turin, 2003, pp. 78, 135, no. 153
A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori Italiani dell'ottocento e del primo novecento. Da Antonio Canova ad Arturo Martini, Turin, 2003, pp. 78, 135, no. 153