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A. Bacherini
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- A. Bacherini
- BÉATRICE, a life size figure
- signed Prof. A. Bacherini Sc. / Firenze
- Bianco di Carrara, Fior di Pesco di Serravezza, Gialo di Sienna and rosso marble, raised on a green marble pedestal
- the sculpture height 5 ft 2 in.; the pedestal 23 in.
- 157 cm; 58 cm
Condition
Overall in good condition and presentation. This life size marble sculpture is very finely carved. As visible in the catalogue illustration, the green marble pedestal has chips to its edges. Large chips to molded edges of green marble base.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
In a compilation of early poetry entitled La Vita Nuova, Dante Alighieri declared his eternal love for Bice “Beatrice” di Folco Portinari. Beatrice has been commonly identified as the Florentine woman who is the inspiration for La Vita Nuova as well as one of his guides in La Divina Commedia, his most well-known work. With modest pose and dress, the present sitter carries a book whose cover is finely carved with Beatrice’s initials.