- 334
Italie, XIXe siècle, d'après l'Antique Marc Aurèle
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Marc Aurèle
- en bronze à patine brun-vert; sur un socle en marbre blanc et noir orné d'un écusson
- Haut. (totale) 60 cm, larg. 34 cm; height (overall) 23 1/3 in., width 13 1/3 in.
Literature
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'amour de l'Antique; La statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen, 1500-1900, Londres, 1981, pp. 263-265
Condition
Good condition overall with minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. Marcus Aurelius and his horse are cast separately and amovible. Marcus Aurelius' proper right arm is cast separately with a visible joint slightly loose. A fixing screw visible to the proper left rear leg of the horse. A few minor chips at several places to the marble base consistent with age and handling.
"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
Le bronze antique du Marc Aurèle se trouve à Rome, aux Musei Capitolini.