- 153A
Attributed to Giovanni Beltrami (1777-1854) Italian, Cremona, circa 1829
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- a set of six profile reliefs of learned men
- bronze
- Italian, Cremona, circa 1829
inscribed: GUIDO GRANDI, CARLO GOLDONI, MICHELANGELO BUONAROTA. SCULPT. P.A., FRANCESCO GUICCIARDINI, GIROLAMO VIDA ORA.E.PTA., LODOVICO ANTO. MORATORI, several inscribed: Beltrami G, some with labels inscribed in black ink: Beltrami incisore in pietra fabbricò questa medaglia senzo l'uso del Torchio \ In Cremona 1829; mounted in ebonised wood frames
Condition
Overall the condition of the medals is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt consistent with age. Some of the glass covers are in pieces and the frames have cracks and minor worming.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
U. Thieme and F.Becker, Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler, Leipzig, 1999, Bd. 3/4, p. 278
U. Thieme and F.Becker, Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler, Leipzig, 1999, Bd. 3/4, p. 278