- 283
French, 19th / 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- A set of sixteen portrait busts of famous composers
- biscuit (9), alabaster (1), ceramic (1) and bronze (5)
Including a biscuit and bronze portrait busts of Christoph Willibald Gluck, after Jean-Antoine Houdon, and portrait busts of Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jean Sébastien Bach, Gioachino Rossini and Charles Gounod
- bronze, marble, biscuit
- Haut. de 13 cm à 36 cm ; various heights ranging from 5 to 14 1/4 in.
Condition
Good condition overall with wear to the patina, minor surface dirt and chips to the high points of the biscuit busts, minor greening visible at several places. Chips are visible along the edges of the marble bases. The Sèvres 19th century biscuit portrait of Gluck after Houdon, which is the major bust of this extensive set, is in very good condition overall with superficial surface dirt.
"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."