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A Pontifical present: A citrine, malachite, enamel and gilt-bronze bust of the Virgin Mary, Rome, circa 1873
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Pontifical present: A citrine, malachite, enamel and gilt-bronze bust of the Virgin Mary, Rome, circa 1873
- citrine, bronze, malachite, enamel
- 16.5cm., 6 1/2 in high
the citrine bust carved as the Virgin Mary and engraved 'Ave Maria' on a black and white enamelled pedestal, signed A. Lanzi. F, the malachite and bronze column engraved 'Souvenir de 1ere Communion / Rome, 25 Mai 1873 / donné par Pie IX P.P / a Lucÿ Pycke'
Condition
traces of glue between bust and enamel pedestal, detached from column. Good condition overall.
"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
Lucy Pycke de Peteghem was the daughter of Baron Amedé Pycke de Peteghem (1824-1898), a Belgian diplomat. He was Extraordinary Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary in Rome between 1867 and 1874. Lucy later married the marquis Guerrieri Gonzaga. Some jewels from this old Italian aristocratic family were sold recently, see Il Ponte, Casa d'Aste, Milan, 24 May 2016, including lots 367, 368 and 418 which belonged to Lucy herself.