拍品 24
  • 24

Circle of Willem Danielsz van Tetrode (ca. 1525-1588) Netherlandish, late 16th century

估價
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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描述

  • Bust of the Emperor Otho
  • bronze, dark brown patina, on a bronze socle

Condition

The condition of the bronze is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a stable hairline crack to the bottom centre of the Emperor's cloak. There is a plug visible to the front beneath the cloak and to the reverse of the cloak at the neck. There are a few minor losses to the patina, such as to the bottom right of the cloak. There is some very minor scattered greening to the Emperor's proper left shoulder and reverse. There is dirt to the crevices. The socle has been painted.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

RELATED LITERATURE
A. M. Massinelli, Bronzetti e Anticaglie dalla Guardaroba di Cosimo I, Florence, 1991, pp. 96-99, figs. 81-83