PIETRO CALVI | The Moor of Venice

Overall the condition of the bust is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. The marble is carved in sections, and a few stable original joints are visible, notably on the proper right side, where there is some dirt in the crevice of the joint. There are a few small chips around the edges, where the marble is deliberately left in a rough state of carving. There are a few small naturally occurring inclusions to the marble. There are a few light dirt marks to the marble. The bronze is a little dry. There is some greening to the bronze base, in particular in the crevices of the decoration. There is some minor white residue to the bronze base, probably paint. The bust can rotate on the marble slab that attaches to the bronze base.
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