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John Gibson (1790-1866) Italian, circa 1850
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Bust of Edward, 1st Viscount Cardwell (1813–1886)
- signed: I GIBSON / ROMA
marble
- John Gibson (1790-1866) Italian, circa 1850
Exhibited
London, Heim Gallery, Paintings and Sculptures 1770-1830. Autumn Exhibition, 1972;
London, Colnaghi, The British Face. A View of Portraiture 1625-1850, 1986
London, Colnaghi, The British Face. A View of Portraiture 1625-1850, 1986
Literature
E.R. Eastlake, Life of John Gibson RA, Sculptor, London, 1870, p. 252;
T. Matthews, The Biography of John Gibson RA, London, 1911, p. 246;
Paintings and Sculptures 1770-1830. Autumn Exhibition, exhib. cat. Heim Gallery, London, 1972, p. 31-2, no. 56
J. Kenworthy-Brown, The British Face. A View of Portraiture 1625-1850, exh. cat. Colnaghi, London, 1986, pp. 138-139, no. 68;
I. Roscoe, A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain. 1660-1851, New Haven and London, 2009, p. 527, no. 108
T. Matthews, The Biography of John Gibson RA, London, 1911, p. 246;
Paintings and Sculptures 1770-1830. Autumn Exhibition, exhib. cat. Heim Gallery, London, 1972, p. 31-2, no. 56
J. Kenworthy-Brown, The British Face. A View of Portraiture 1625-1850, exh. cat. Colnaghi, London, 1986, pp. 138-139, no. 68;
I. Roscoe, A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain. 1660-1851, New Haven and London, 2009, p. 527, no. 108
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few small losses to the hair. There is some veining consistent with the material, in particular to the proper right side of the face and neck. There are a few small naturally occurring inclusions. There is slight yellowing to the nose.
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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."