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Gustave Deloye
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustave Deloye
- Diana the Huntress
- signed: DELOYE
- white marble, with a veined purple marble base, on a veined yellow marble column
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, including some particular dirt to the cartwheel on the reverse and some remnants of blue to the base under that. There are a few small naturally occurring inclusions to the surface, including to the proper left arm. The tips of Diana's crescent moon in her hair are lost. There are one or two small chips and abraisons, including to the edges of the drapery.
The base of the column is composed of sections and was filled with composite. There are a few chips to the edges of the socle and minor wear to the edges of the column.
"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."