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A painted and tinted plaster group of Venus and Cupid late 19th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- plaster, paint
- height 80 1/2 in.
- 204.5 cm
Provenance
The Rt. Honorable Lord Reay, sold Christie's London, May 6, 1971, lot 67
Champ Soleil: Furniture and Decorative Arts from the Russell B. Aitken Collections, sold Christie's New York November 25, 2003, lot 50
Champ Soleil: Furniture and Decorative Arts from the Russell B. Aitken Collections, sold Christie's New York November 25, 2003, lot 50
Condition
Losses to plaster, mainly to base, the largest two being a loss to one of the bows (approximately 4 x 2 in) and a circular 3" section of the garland. Restored break to the base, now supported on the inside with metal supports. 3 inch loss to the rim of the base. Slip to figures possibly with old restored breaks. Wear to surface; rubbing, small chips, and surface abrasions/scratches.
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.