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Vincenzo Gemito
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vincenzo Gemito
- Coppa 'Flora' ('Flora' vase)
- signed: GEMITO
- silvered bronze
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
Literature
A. Schettini, Gemito, Milan, 1944, p. 201, no. 56
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with wear and some dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some tarnishing to the silvering in several areas, and in particular to the foot of the vase. There is some rubbing to the silvering, including in the faces. There is minor pitting in a few areas, including to the faces and one of the dolphins. There are a few small lacunae, including to below the upper rim. There is particular dirt, probably remnants of silver polish, to the crevices.
"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
On 8th March 1928 Gemito wrote that the present cast of the coppa flora was 'cesellata e ritoccata da me ed è la prima cera originale fusa in bronzo argentato'.
RELATED LITERATURE
M. S. de Marinis, Gemito, Rome, 1993, pl. 308