- 54
French, 18th century style
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Young Girl with Flowers
- terracotta, on a veined red marble base
- French, 18th century style
Provenance
Almost certainly Augustus, 9th Lord Monson (1868-1946), attaché to His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to France, and first cousin of Sir Edmund Monson 1st Bt (1834-1909).
Literature
A. Denney, Burton Hall, privately published, 1950 (photographed in the Venetian Room)
Condition
There are a number of restored breaks to the terracotta including: to the proper left arm and wrist; to the basket and basket handle; to the proper right hand and to the proper right foot. There are glue residues from past restorations. There are small chips, including to the base and to the feet. There is a lacuna to the tree stump. There is dirt to the surface, especially to the crevices. There is wear to the marble base.
"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."
"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."