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Italian, Naples, 19th century After the Antique
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Pompeian Dancing Satyr
- with an old collection label to the underside inscribed: VERSACE COLLECTION / INV. N. 1229
- bronze, greenish black patina, on a mottled red marble base
- Italian, Naples, 19th century After the Antique
Provenance
Gianni Versace, Villa Fontanelle, Moltrasio, Italy;
his sale, Sotheby's London, 18 March 2009, lot 399
his sale, Sotheby's London, 18 March 2009, lot 399
Condition
There is a small fissure to the Satyr's proper left horn. The bronze is slightly loose on the base. There is a slightly open but stable fissure around the ankle. Otherwise the condition of the bronze is stable. The condition of the marble base is good overall, with some small chips off the edges and corners.
"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."