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Italian, 19th/ 20th century Inspired by the Antique
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Fragmentary head of Minerva
- crystalline beige marble with yellow and red veining, on a modern metal stand
- Italian, 19th/ 20th century Inspired by the Antique
Condition
There is wear, weathering and dirt to the surface throughout consistent with the fragmentary nature of the object. There are areas of candle wax to the proper right side of the head. There are chips and nicks including to the edges of the helmet, locks of hair, ears and nose. The top of the helmet is lost and part of the ornament on the back of the helmet is lost.
There is some wear to the edges of the base and some dirt to its surface including a few spats of pigment to the top and some glued material on the left of the socle.
"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."