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Putto assis sur un sanglier en bronze dore, sur socle en marbre, probablement Italie vers 1700
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Putto assis sur un sanglier en bronze dore, sur socle en marbre, probablement Italie vers 1700
- Long. 21 cm, haut 28,5 cm, 8 1/4 in long, 11 1/4 in high
le putto tenant une lance de la main droite, assis sur le dos du sanglier bondissant, reposant sur une terrasse de marbre bleu, probablement de la sodalite, à bord en marbre beige
the putto holding a spear in the right hand, astride the jumping boar back, on a rectangular blue marble (probably sodalite) plinth with beige marble border
the putto holding a spear in the right hand, astride the jumping boar back, on a rectangular blue marble (probably sodalite) plinth with beige marble border
Condition
Putto and boar are silver-gilt but of low standard, below 800/1000, so this is the reason why they are sold as "gilt bronze".
Boar and putto with black oxydation spots, most of them visible on photo. Marble with minor dents and cracksprov.one boar on its marble base. The spear torn. One hedge on the blue marbke with some lacks and chips
Otherwise, attractive and unusal piece.
"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."