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Italia, Toscana, secolo XV, Cerchia di Isaia da Pisa (attivo 1447-1464)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- cm 103
Figura in marmo bianco raffigurante la Sapienza
Condition
The top of the book is restored in plaster. The end of the nose is restored. There is an old hairline fracture down the left arm and on the right shoulder, where there is also some plaster fill. There are various small old chips on the drapery and around the bottom edge. Otherwise the condition is good
"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
PROVENIENZA
Collezione Enrico Testa 1932, cat. n. 482, tav. XV;
Sotheby's Milano, 12 Aprile 1991, lotto 425
La figura della Sapienza, regge un libro e un serpente, attributi condivisi dalla Prudenza. Fu particolarmente popolare in età medievale-rinascimentale
Sapientia, allegorical of wisdom, holds a book and a snake which were also the attributes of Prudence - Prudentia- who she sometimes replaces. The imagery was popular in the medieval as well as the renaissance periods.