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Circle of Alessandro Vittoria (1525-1608) Italian, Venice, late 16th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Virgin of the Annunciation
- bronze
- Circle of Alessandro Vittoria (1525-1608) Italian, Venice, late 16th century
on wood socle
Provenance
The Cyril Humphris Collection;
His sale, Sotheby's New York, 11 January 1995, lot 90
His sale, Sotheby's New York, 11 January 1995, lot 90
Condition
Standard surface abrasions, golden patina beneath brownish lacquer. Small hole behind her proper right leg and next to pedestal (old casting flaw). Minor losses to wood base.
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.
Catalogue Note
While this statuette might be interpreted as an allegorical figure of Wisdom, it is more likely to be a representation of the Virgin of the Annunciation. For a similar pose and drapery, see the figure of St. Catherine by Alessandro Vittoria on the altar of S. Giuliano, Venice, illustrated in Planiscig (cit., figs 536 and 539).
RELATED LITERATURE
L. Planiscig, Venezianische Bildhauer der Renaissance, Vienna, 1921.