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Vincenzo Gemito
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vincenzo Gemito
- Busto di Bambino (Bust of a Boy)
- signed and dated: 1912(?) V. GEMITO, and stamped: FONDERIA / GEMITO / NAPOLI twice
- bronze, golden brown patina, on a bronze socle and a veined green marble base
Provenance
family of Vincenzo Gemito;
by descent to the artist's daughter, Giuseppina Gemito;
private collection, Italy
by descent to the artist's daughter, Giuseppina Gemito;
private collection, Italy
Exhibited
Naples, Palazzo Reale, 1952
Literature
A. Schettini, Gemito, Milan, 1944, pl. 52
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is rubbing to the patina at the high points, notably in the face. There are a few lacunae, in particular around the edges of the truncation. There are a few nicks and scratches, including to the forehead and cheeks. There is some dark staining to the patina at the truncation. There is particular dirt to the crevices of the hair. There is greening to the crevices at the front of the bronze socle.
"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."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
M. S. de Marinis, Gemito, Rome, 1993, pl. 132
M. S. de Marinis, Gemito, Rome, 1993, pl. 132