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Vincenzo Vela
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Vincenzo Vela
- THE LAST DAYS OF NAPOLEON
- signed: V. VÉLA, inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur, with the: A. COLLAS RÉDUCTION MÉCANIQUE pastille, numbered: 788 and: 44472 giv 325 on the underside
- bronze, light brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is excellent. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are some minor nicks and scratches. There is a small lead repair on the underside, directly below the COLLAS pastille.
"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."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
I. Wardropper and F. Licht, Chiseled With a Brush. Italian Sculpture 1860-1925 from the Gilgore Collections, Chicago, 1994, p. 37
I. Wardropper and F. Licht, Chiseled With a Brush. Italian Sculpture 1860-1925 from the Gilgore Collections, Chicago, 1994, p. 37