Bust of a Man
Auction Closed
March 22, 07:15 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Italian, Naples, first half 17th century
Bust of a Man
marble
bust: 79cm., 31⅛in.
socle: 19cm., 7½in.
Overall the condition is ꦏfair. There is general wear to the surface which has an even mid-polish consistent with outdoor exposure and modern cleaning. There is general surface dirt. There is some natural veining, notably on the right shoulder. The nose is restored. There is a hairline crack above his proper right eye. There is restoration to his beard. There are various chips to the d🔯rapery, some restored, notably to the bottom edges of his cuirass. The socle has historic chips and two vertical hairline cracks