Lot 238
  • 238

AFTER A MODEL BY JEAN-BAPTISTE NINI (1717-1786), FRENCH, CIRCA 1765-1768PROFILE PORTRAITS OF THE DUKE OF CHOISEUL AND OF CHARLES RENÉ PEAN, LORD OF MOSNAC |

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • terracotta, bronze, biscuit, wood
  • largest: 16.5 cm, 6 1/2  in. diameter ; smallest: 8 cm, 3 1/4  in. diameter
one bronze, in a later gilt wood frame, the other: terracotta, bearing a Nini signature and dated 1768 Together with a Sèvres biscuit medallion with the profile of Louis XVIII, by Brachand, French, circa 1815 ; another biscuit medallion with the profile of a man, French, circa 1820 ; and a terracotta medallion with the profile of a man signed de Troy, French, circa 1800

Condition

Bronze: good condition with attractive rubbing to the patina at the high ponte and some dryness and greening in the crevices. Terracotta: good condition with small cheaps to the edges. Some dark residue, including behind the head. Terracotta on a blue background: very good condition, minor general wear to the frame, including scratching to glass. Biscuit: both in good condition overall, one with a chip to the eyebrow, minor general wear to the frames
"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."