Lot 5
  • 5

Emil Wolff German, 1802-1879

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Description

  • Emil Wolff
  • A bust of Venus
  • signed: AEM. WOLFF. ROMÆ. FEC
  • white marble, on a yellow scagliola column (2)

Condition

Overall the bust is in very good condition. There is minor dirt to the surface of the marble and some wear consistent with age, including some small chips to the edge of the base.
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Catalogue Note

RELATED LITERATURE
Bloch, Einholz, & Simson, pp. 356-360