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Deux sculptures en argent représentant les Dioscures, sur bases en marbre rouge, par Luigi Avolio, Naples, vers 1930
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux sculptures en argent représentant les Dioscures, sur bases en marbre rouge, par Luigi Avolio, Naples, vers 1930
- silver
- Haut totale: 46 cm ; 18 1/4 in high overall
Condition
In overall good condition - A Chip at a corner on the marble plinth
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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."
Catalogue Note
Ces statues reprennent celles figurant aux portes du palais royal de Naples, cadeau du star de Russie Nicolas I au roi de Naples Ferdinand II, oeuvre du sculpteur Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg. Le tsar en commanda deux autres groupes dont un orne le pont Anichkov à Saint-Pétersbourg.