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Italian, 19th century After the Antique
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Farnese Antinous
- bronze, greenish brown patina, on a veined green marble base
- Italian, 19th century After the Antique
Provenance
Gianni Versace, Villa Fontanelle, Moltrasio, Italy;
his sale, Sotheby's London, 18 March 2009, lot 65
his sale, Sotheby's London, 18 March 2009, lot 65
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few streaks of dirt to the legs. There are a few areas of greening to the bronze, in particular to the proper right forearm, the proper left pectoral and the proper left knee. There is a small plug to the proper right wrist. There are a few areas of very minor pitting, including to the upper legs at the front and to the proper right forearm. The green marble base is in very good condition overall.
"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."