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An important English white marble portrait bust of Alexander Pope, attributed to Louis François Roubiliac (1702/5 - 1762), circa 1741
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 USD
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Description
- Marble
- the bust 19 1/4 in., 48.8 cm.; the socle 6 5/8 in., 16.3 cm.
Condition
Standard minor surface abrasions and wear. Minor chipping to some edges of bust and drapery, including one chip on fold in center of chest. Some very small isolated pits (inclusions inherent in the marble). Restoration to tip of nose. Small brown stain in hair behind ear. Remnants of tags on reverse of plinth and in lower right corner of top section. Could benefit from light cleaning. Plinth with chips and losses around edges. One larger chip on back proper left of plinth. Surface of plinth waxed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.