Professor Andrei Cambi

Overall the condition of the marble is good with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age, including a few minor brown moisture stains to the front. The little finger on the proper left hand is detached and one of the other fingers is reattached. Part of the index finger and the top of the spinning device are reattached and there is a small reattachement to the back of the girl's hair. There are a few chips to the edges of the base, foliage and drapery. There is a loss to the lamb's proper left ear and a few small chips to the right ear. There is a loss to one of the corners of the girl's headdress and one or two further losses to the edges of the headdress. There are one or two minor naturally occuring inclusions. The column is in three sections and has some minor chips to the edges. The shaft has some naturally occuring veining and hairline fissures.
"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."

Another version of the present model, also signed and dated 1886, was formerly in the Dayton Art Institute, Ohio, and was sold at Christie's, New York, on 28 October 2003, lot 156, for 26,290 USD (aggregate).