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Benedetto Boschetti 1820-1860 Italie, Rome, milieu du XIXe siècle, d'après l'Antique
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Benedetto Boschetti
- Buste de femme
- bronze sur un socle intégral à patine brun vert
signé et localisé B. BOSCHETTI ROMA - bronze
- Haut. 47 cm; height 18 1/2 in.
Provenance
Vente Christie's à Londres, le 10 juin 2004, lot 147 (vendu 14 230 £).
Condition
Very good condition overall with a few very minor scratches and stains to the surface. Crisp cast with fine hammering especially to the hair.
"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 modèle antique, conservé dans la Sala dei Busti du musée Pio-Clémentino au Vatican, fut autrefois considéré à tort comme étant le buste de la déesse égyptienne Isis. Le sculpteur anglais Joseph Gott (1786-1860) en réalisa une copie en marbre.