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Attributed to Donato Barcaglia Italian, 1849-1930
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Attributed to Donato Barcaglia
- AMORE ACCIECA (LOVE IS BLIND)
- carrara marble
- height 5 ft. 8 in.
- 173 cm
Literature
Panzetta, vol.1, p.33, vol.2, p.19; Vicario, pp.68-74
Condition
Weathered surface. The putti is missing his little finger on his left hand, he has a repaired left wing showing joint of repair, there is also a repair to his right foot.. Psyche has a repaired big toe on her left foot. There is a visible repair around the circular base with a rusted iron part protruding from the base beneath the flowering bush.
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.
Catalogue Note
An early work, Barcaglia showed his Amore Accieca (a version without drapery) at the 1875 Esposizione Fiorentina, where it won the gran medaglia d'oro. The warm reception it received resulted in his sending to the International Exhibition in Philadelphia the following year, two groups entitled Soap Ball and Fleeting Time which were equally well received. Examples of the present model were sold, Sotheby's New York, May 23,1996, lot 266 and Sotheby's London, November 16, 2006, lot 105