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A pair of Italian polychrome lacquered sculptures of Moors, Venetian, mid 18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- painted pine
- moors only 53cm. high; 1ft. 8¾in.
each seated, one holding his head in his hands, the other holding his hands to the side, both in floral decorated tunics and pantaloons on a shaped plinth and a later detachable shaped base
Condition
in good conserved condition.There are various restored breaks as visible in the catalogue photograph which would benefit from being filled and retouched. There is a horizontal crack in the base of one and a hairline horizontal crack on the other. Part of the shoe on the left foot of the one in the green tunic is missing and part of his ponytail has been chipped off. Some minor retouching to lacquer.
"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
Comparative Literature:
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del’700, Milan, 1958, Tav. CCXX.
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del’700, Milan, 1958, Tav. CCXX.
This pair of seated Moors are extremely rare due to their size and unusual pose and very few examples of this type are recorded. Morazzoni, op. cit., Tav. CCXX., illustrates a related pair of kneeling moors formerly in the Giuseppe Gatti-Casazza Collection.