Italie, d'après l'Antique, fin XVIIIe/début XIXe siècle Paire de bustes d'Empereurs Romains

Ancienne collection de Charles de Beistegui (1895-1970), dans son hôtel rue de Constantine à Paris.

Good condition overall with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. The dark brown patinated bronze heads with a heavy layer of wax. A few minor chips to the edges of the marble draperies : a few chips and lacks to the proper right lower edge of the drapery of the younger l'Emperor's Septime Severe. Another few chips to the drapery at his proper right shoulder of the older, the greek Philosopher Carnéade. Both marble busts have a metallic fixing hook visible on the reverse. A restored break to the marble foot of the philosopher's bust. Both busts are placed on marble columns, sold separately, lot 232. Please note that the sitters have been identified as the emperor Septime Sévère (the younger one), and the greek philosopher Carnéade (for the Elder).
"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."

Ces deux bustes, ainsi que les colonnes qui suivent au présent catalogue, figurent sur une aquarelle d'Alexandre Serebriakoff (1907-1994), représentant l'un des salons de l'hôtel de Charles de Beistegui rue de Constantine, à Paris.