Pietro Bazzanti

Overall the condition of the marble is good with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, particularly dust in the crevices. There are losses to the tips of the goat's ears. There is a small filled naturally occurring inclusion to the marble at the Shepherd's proper right arm. There are a few splashes of white paint, including to the Shepherd's hat, the goat's back, and the back of the base. The marble column is composed of three sections. It is in good condition with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age and a few inclusions consistent with the material. There are a few small chips and abrasions and some minor losses to the edges of each section, and there are a few white dirt marks, in particular to the bottom section.
"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.
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Pietro Bazzanti was a central figure in the production of Florentine sculpture at the end of the 19th century. He is associated with the sculptors Cesare Lapini, Ferdinando Vichi and Guglielmo Pugi, all of whom executed works bearing the inscription: Galleria Bazzanti. The gallery, originally Bazzanti's studio, was inaugurated in 1822 and is still open today. The English inscription, Florence, suggests the present sculpture was carved for export to England or America. Its pastoral subject and tender details reveal a desire for romantic escapism among this clientele.

RELATED LITERATURE
A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori italiani dell'ottocento e novecento, Turin, 2003, vol. 1, p. 78