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Handel, George Frideric
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Handel, George Frideric
- Nineteenth-century bronze statue of Handel, by Elkington & Co. after L.F. Roubiliac's marble for Vauxhall Gardens
- bronze
height c.34.5cm, weight 7.62kg, signed by Elkington & Co. of Birmingham, no.1247
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
Roubiliac's life-size marble statue of Handel is a classic image of the composer. It was commissioned for Vauxhall Gardens in 1738, where it remained for about eighty years, and is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum (A.3&A-1965). This fine reproduction in bronze was produced by Elkington & Co., the leading Birmingham firm of silversmiths and, from 1855 until c.1880, also bronze founders. The firm made numerous reproductions of famous sculptures for the National Portrait Gallery during the years 1869-1881.