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A Pair of Italian White Marble Figures of Putti
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
each crowned with laurel leaves and holding cornucopia filled with flowers, grapes and other fruit.
Provenance
The Collection of the Late Churchill Brazelton, sold Sotheby's New York, May 15, 1981, lot 22
Condition
Left figure:
Overall wear and surface abrasions. Some losses and restoration to leaves in his hair. Some losses and restoration to toes and to one heel, as well as two fingers and the bottom portion of the cornucopia in his right hand. Tip of nose restored.
Right figure:
Overall wear and surface abrasions. Both wrists and left elbow with repaired breaks. Restorations to some fingers on left hand and to two sections on bottom half of cornucopia. Some restorations to his groin area. Repaired breaks on both lower legs.
Both very well carved and stable.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.