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Grande statue de dignitaire en bronze XVIIE siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Bronze
assis sur un trône, vêtu d'une longue robe brodée, ses mains jointes devant sa poitrine, le visage aux yeux baissés souligné de fines moustaches, arborant une haute coiffe, traces de dorure
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in Paris in the 1950s.
Condition
There is a significant ca. 13 x20 cm loss on the lower left side of the robe. There is a ca. 2 cm hole in the back, and a ca. 1 cm hole on the left shoulder. The right leg has a ca. 20 cm repaired crack. A ca. 14 cm crack is visible on the right sleeve. The back has been repaired with a ca. 7 x 5 cm patch. A ca. 5 cm crack on the front of the platform has been repaired. Four pieces of the front ribbons have been broken off. There is a small loss on the cloud shaped ornament on the cap.
"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."