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A French stone group of the Charity of Saint Martin, 16th century
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- stone
with traces of original polychrome.
Provenance
Collection of Comte Gustave Armand Henri de Reiset, Château Breuil Benoît, Marcilly-sur-Eure, Normandy
Édouard Bresset, Paris
Condition
Overall wear, chipping, and flaking to later paint throughout. Restorations to both noses and Saint Martin's proper left foot, leg and stirrup/part of horse's belly. Restoration to both hands near tip of sword. Restorations to cracks and some surface restorations throughout including horse's proper left fore and hind legs and haunches. Beggar's peg leg and crutch restored. Attractive and seemingly stable throughout.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.