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Italy, early 19th century, after the Antique
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- The Tuccia Vestal
- white marble bust ; on a white marble base
- Haut. (totale) 57 cm; height (overall) 22 2/5 in.
Provenance
Former collection of the historian Hugh Honour.
Condition
The marble finely carved with some natural inclusions to the surface, in particular to her face and drapery. There is some surface dirt at several places, such as a few coloured stains to the top of her head, to the side of trunc of the bust and to the rim of the base, which can be easily removed by cleaning. A few minor chips to the edges of the drapery. Very decorative bust with good modelling.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The antic of the Tuccia Vestal, also called Zingarella, is in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. Antonio Canova depicted the ancient model several times transposing it into herms busts such the one in the Gulbenkian Foundation (inv. no. 2214).