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Ferdinando Andreini
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Ferdinando Andreini
- PRIMAVERA ( ALLEGORY OF SPRING)
- signed F. Andreini / FIRENZE
- white Carrara marble, raised on a white and yellow Siena marble revolving pedestal
- height of figure 51 in.; height of pedestal 43 in.
- 129.5 cm; 109 cm
Literature
Alfonso Panzetta, Nuovo Dizionario degli scultori Italiani dell'ottocento e del primo novecento, G. Canale & C. spa, Borgaro, 2003, p. 29
Condition
Overall in good and fair condition consistent with age. This sculpture is finely carved and detailed and still bears its original surface. This sculpture like many others has not be acid washed for cleaning and as a result still has its original skin. Minor chips to edges of circular base and pedestal, the pinky finger of the right hand has been once broken and re-attached, now showing the hairline fracture. Each butterfly is missing a wing.
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.