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France ou Angleterre, XVIIIe / XIXe siècle, dans le style de l'Antiquité Paire d'Egyptiens
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Paire d'Egyptiens
- en plomb laqué
- Haut. 91 cm; height 35 4/5 in.
Condition
Remains of black lacquer at several places. Some surface abrasions at several places and knocks in particular to the top of their heads. A fissure to the back of the knee of one of them.
"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
Cette représentation royale dans le style égypritien s'inspire en réalité de marbres romains, datant vers 135, découverts à la Villa d'Hadrien à Tivoli. Un de ces marbres antiques se trouve au Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, à Munich.