Standard surface abrasions. Minor chipping. Losses to ends of ribbon and baton in his proper right hand. Some staining, particularly in rock and back of proper left leg. Could benefit from cleaning throughout. Chipping throughout edges of 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.

Percival Ball studied at the Royal Academy and exhibited from 1865 to 1882. He was awarded a medal in 1866 for his relief depicting The Brazen Serpent. Ball's marble, The Genius of Lancashire, now in the Manchester City Art Gallery, most closely resembles the present work. It is also a classical study of a nude and shares a purity of design and form. In 1879, Ball exhibited two works at the Royal Academy, one of which, the Bacchante, may be related to the present marble.