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Allemagne, XIXe siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Le Temps enlevant la Jeunesse
- en ivoire; sur une base en laiton doré
- ivory
- Haut. (totale) 51,5 cm; height (overall) 20 1/4 in.
la Jeunesse, sous les traits d'une femme nue, lève les bras au ciel dans sa détresse; le Temps, personnifié par un vieil homme barbu et ailé, entraîne la Jeunesse dans sa fuite; des putti à leurs pieds tentent de ralentir sa course
Provenance
Luigi Colasanti, Rome, 2010.
Condition
Overall good condition with some minor hairline fissures at several places consistent with age and handling. The female's proper left hand appears to have been replaced. The wings carved separately. The colour of the ivory varies with some darker areas due to exposure to light. The brass base with some minor oxidation.
"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."