- 108
Italian, Venice, 16th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- two gilt bronze figures of St. Peter and St. Paul
mounted on porphyry bases
Condition
Overall casting flaws with some loss to gilding. Sword hilt missing. Later mounted on porphyry bases
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Compare with a figure of St. Philip included in the Cleveland exhibition catalogue and there tentatively attributed to the circle of Sansovino.
RELATED LITERATURE
W. D. Wixom, Renaissance bronzes from Ohio Collections, exh. cat. Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland, 1975), no.113
RELATED LITERATURE
W. D. Wixom, Renaissance bronzes from Ohio Collections, exh. cat. Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland, 1975), no.113