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Affortunato Gory Italian, 1895-1925
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Affortunato Gory
- A Nymph embracing a herm
- signed A. Gori
- white marble
- height 30 1/2 in.
- 81cm
signed A. Gori
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 11 November 2008, lot 38
Condition
In overall good condition and presentation. The surface appears to have been cleaned long ago, however there is surface dirt and discoloration consistent with age and changes to atmospheric conditions. There is an old repaired break to the left of the column on the base, and a later additional base has been added to protect it. The later additional base has a 2 inch by 1 inch loss along the front right side of lower rim and a similarly sized repair along the back side of the lower rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.