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AN ITALIAN EMPIRE GILT-BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF CARLO ALBERTO I, KING OF SARDINIA-PIEDMONT, DUKE OF SAVOY (1798-1849), CIRCA 1830 |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- 39cm. high, medallion: 24 cm. diameter, 15 1/4in., 9 1/2in.
together with a similar gilt-bronze portrait bust medallion of the medical doctor Johannes Baptista Paletta (1748-1832), signed D. Caesari and dated 1833, in an ebonised frame
Provenance
Bust: Archduchess Elisabeth of Savoy, Vicereine of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (1800-1856)
Medallion: Archduke Rainer, Vice King of Lombardo-Venice (1783-1853)
Medallion: Archduke Rainer, Vice King of Lombardo-Venice (1783-1853)
Condition
In overall excellent condition. With very minor old marks and scratches throughout, consistent with age and use. Some minor scattered chipping to edges of the marble base of the bust and of the ebonised frame of the portrait medallion. Both ready to place.
"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."