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Jacques-Léonard Maillet
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques-Léonard Maillet
- Agrippine portant les cendres de Germanicus (Agrippina carrying the ashes of Germanicus)
- signed: Maillet., and the urn inscribed: GERMA / NICVS
- bronze, mid-brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, including dust in the crevices. Some original casting pins are slightly visible, including to the proper right index finger, the cloak at the proper left shoulder at the back, and the proper right side of the drapery. A few original plugs are visible, including one to the front of the drapery at the proper right side at the bottom. There is a small area of dryness and very minor greening to the proper left side of the head. There are a few dents and abrasions to the edges of the integral bronze 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."