Domenico Guidi (1625-1701), Italian, Rome, c.1692

Overall the condition of the terracotta is good. There is wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including a few nicks such as that on the proper left cheek. There are losses to the gilding throughout. The lower half and top left corner of the relief are lost. The proper left hand and the corner of the background next to it were reattached. Part of the underside at the reverse was restored with resin. There are further remnants of glue along the lower edges. There are stable firing fissures visible on the reverse.
"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.
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The present putto is the model for the weeping putto on the right side of the tomb of Monsignor Fabio Guinigi, sculpted in 1692-3, in the church of Santi Croce e Bonaventura de'Lucchesi, Rome.

RELATED LITERATURE
O. Ferrari and S. Papaldo, Le sculture del Seicento a Roma, Rome, 1999, p. 76; C. Giometti, Domenico Guidi 1625-1701. Uno scultore barocco di fama europea, Rome, 2010, no. 52.S, pp. 274-275