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A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE FIGURES OF VOLTAIRE AND ROUSSEAU 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- PATINATED BRONZE, marble
- height 19 1/4 in.
- 49 cm
on gilt bronze-mounted bleu turquin marble bases
Provenance
Perrin, Paris
Condition
Voltaire is slightly loose at base. Bottom mount with an old hole where it was formerly mounted as a lamp. Canes are lacking. Some minor rubbing to patination and surface scratches. Light scratches to marble; one with an irregularly shaped infill.
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.