- 366
Italian, 16th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Putto playing the lute
- polychromed terracotta, on a later cloth-covered wood and perspex stand
- Italian, 16th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the terracotta is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is wear to the polychromy, including flaking. Some of the polychromy, such as in the face, and the green at the putto's proper right side, may possibly have been refreshed. There is lacuna to the putto's abdomen on the proper left side, and another to the top of his head on the proper left side. There are a few losses, notably to the putto's penis and a possible loss to the top of the lute, where there is a hole. There is a hole to the putto's proper left shoulder. There are several cavities to the putto's back, the back of his proper left arm, and the back of his proper left thigh, consistent with the firing process. The modelling is flattened in these areas. The putto is attached to the stand with a screw in the proper left buttock.
The modern stand is in good condition with some dirt wear to the fabric and the perspex. There is a label to the back of the base inscribed: 2051522
"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
This lot is sold with a thermoluminescence analysis report dated 30 September 2015 from Oxford Authentication Ltd. stating that all three samples taken (sample no. N115j86) were last fired between 300 and 500 years ago (between 1515 and 1715).