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Aristide Petrilli Italian, 19th Century "Roman courting", a fine and unusual bronze mounted specimen marble figural group on a revolving pedestal Italy, late 19th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Aristide Petrilli
- bronze, marble
- height 57 1/2 in.; width 29 3/4 in.; depth 15 1/2 in.
- 146 cm; 75.5 cm; 39.5 cm
red onyx, brèche violette marble, yellow sienna marble, lapis lazuli, malachite and molded glass, the back with a carved cameo roundel with Apollo's chariot, signed PROF. A.Petrilli-FIRENZE
Literature
Alfonso Panzetta, Nuovo Dizionario degli scultori Italiani dell'ottocento e del primo novecento, G. Canale & C. spa, Borgaro, 2003, p. 690.
Condition
Marble with wear and abrasions to corners and edges. Surface dirt to crevices throughout. Some small patches of infill. Some of the smaller inlay particularly malachite bands to back, with cracks. Woman's left hand seemingly reapplied and now with glue residue. Chip to the ends of her left fingers and subsequent area around her lap. The capital of columnar base with a 5 by 3 inch loss to where it meets the top of the column. Other small chips around the capital of the column. Column shaft with some infill and a restored break. Base of column with a large loss to one side. The plinth, a large loss to one corner..
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Like with the celebrated painter John William Godward, Professore Petrilli depicts here one of his favorite themes: Neoclassical Greco-Roman subjects courting, set within a mix of carefully chosen marble specimens, bronze and a rare caméo roundel of Apollo chariot. The gentle tranquility of this composition is further reinforced by the harmonious interplay of the molded glass with rich marble colors demonstrating the artist’s unparalleled mastery of mix media tones.