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A PAIR OF CARVED COADE STONE FIGURES OF RECUMBENT LIONS AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (Italian, 1757-1822), LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- height 5 1/2 in.; length 12 1/2 in.
- 14 cm; 32 cm
underside of base with a bronze medallion inscribed ARTS AND COMMERCE PROMOTED/ W WYON
Condition
In excellent condition. Some light surface scratches and abrasions to corners and edges.
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
Edward William Wyon (1811-1885) designed the medallion fixed to the underside of these lions.