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France, vers 1780 Buste d'Homme à la perruque
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Buste d'Homme à la perruque
- terre cuite
- Haut. (totale) 38 cm, haut. (socle) 10 cm; height (overall) 15 in., height (base) 4 in.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Sir Robert Abdy (1896–1976).
Condition
Very good condition overall with a few fine firing cracks visible at several places. A few minor chips to the hair and the edges of the drapery. A small damage to the nose tip. The surface of the bust appears to have been slightly cleaned, with remains of a few stains and dark paint at several places; minor surface dirt in the crevicses. The terracotta with fresh modelling, highly detailed. Very attractive bust.
"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."