Italo-French, 18th century

61.5cm., 24 1/4 in. overall

Overall the condition of the marble is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few light abrasions at the high points including the hair and the drapery and to the socle. There are also a few chips including to the edge of the drapery around the truncation on the proper right side. There are a few small naturally occurring inclusions including to the neck and to the nose. There is some very light veining to the marble consistent with the material notably to the neck, to the drapery around the proper right shoulder and to the chest. There are a few small brownish spots including to the hair at the top, to the proper right breast and to the socle at the front. There is a corroded metal hook mounted to the truncation at the back.
"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."

This beautiful marble is clearly inspired by the Venus de'Medici from the Tribuna of the Uffizi, which was the most celebrated antiquity in 18th-century Florence. The bared breast is a convention often seen in French 18th-century sculpture and so may indicate that the marble was carved in France.