Lot 444
  • 444

Italie, vers 1800 Buste d'Empereur en cuirasse

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • Buste d'Empereur en cuirasse
  • en terre cuite; sur un socle en bois patiné façon terre cuite
  • Haut. (totale) 73,7 cm, haut. (bust) 62 cm; height (overall) 29 in., height (bust) 24 1/3 in.

Provenance

Christie's Londres, 05 juillet 2007, lot 133 (adj. $12.000); ancienne collection Georges Bemberg.

Condition

Very good condition overall with a few minor chips to the edges and one loss in the front to the drapery. His proper right shoulder with some damage and loss to the cuirass. Base separate.
"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

Ce buste rappelle également le travail de sculpteurs flamands dans l'entourage de Lucas Faydherbe.