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Pietro Arcangioli
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Pietro Arcangioli
- Bismarck seated with his dog, Tyras
- signed: Prof P Arcangioli, and inscribed: FONDERIA CARRADORI EC PISTOIA PA FIRENZE / CON PRIVATIVA
- bronze, warm brown patina
Provenance
Bismarck Museum Schönhausen, inv. no. P III Schön. 25
Literature
Grousilliers, Tafel 32, pp. 48-49
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some wear and minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is a small lacuna to the proper left foot, probably as the result of a casting flaw. An original bronze casting plug is slightly visible at the dog's neck on the proper right side. There are a few nicks and scratches, including to Bismarck's proper right sleeve and around the base. There is some minor greening to the base. The staff detaches.
There are two labels to the underside inscribed respectively: PIII / Schö. 25, and: Feudalmuseum Schloss Wernigerode / Staatliches Museum
"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
This sculpture was a gift of the Bundes der Germanen (Union of Germans) in Vienna to Bismarck on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1895.