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Deux statuettes en argent représentant chacune un homme debout, sur une base ronde en porphyre rouge par Benjamin Smith, Londres, vers 1840
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Deux statuettes en argent représentant chacune un homme debout, sur une base ronde en porphyre rouge par Benjamin Smith, Londres, vers 1840
- silver
- Haut. 28,5 cm et 29 cm
l'une représentant un homme en perruque et en tenue de magistrat, un livre ouvert dans sa main gauche, le second tenant dans ses mains un objet de section triangulaire
on later porphyry bases, apparently no date letters
on later porphyry bases, apparently no date letters
Condition
No date letters. This may indicate that the figures might have come from a figural group part of a centrepiece where the full set of marks where positioned elsewhere, the porphyry bases therefore may be later: General condition good , well modelled, both a little wobbly on socles
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"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."