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Giovanni Battista Lombardi 1823-1880 "ITALIAN NOBILITY" A PAIR OF CARVED MARBLE BUSTS ON THEIR ORIGINAL MARBLE PEDESTALS Rome, dated 1871
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Lombardi
- marble
- overall height 73 in.
- 187 cm
on conforming brèche violette and white marble revolving pedestals, the top of the pedestal for the male bust inscribed H/AD, and the pedestal for the female bust, F/BD, each bust signed G. B. Lombardi. Roma/ 1871
Condition
Overall in good condition. Some surface dirt and light discoloration to white marble busts, consistent with age and environmental effects. Repair to right side of male figure's mustache. Chip approximately four inches in length to fold of male figure's cape on back. The bases with some scratches and dents, consistent with age and use.
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.
Catalogue Note
After studying in his hometown of Rezzato and Milan, Lombardi moved to Rome around the middle of the nineteenth century. There, he studied at the Accademia under Pietro Tenerani, one of
Thorvaldsen's leading followers, and later worked in his studio. Lombardi soon established a productive studio of his own, which he shared with his younger brother, Giovita. Giovanni Battista was the more inventive of the pair, producing fine busts as in the present pair, funerary and commemorative sculpture, as well as large subject pieces, both religious and profane.
Thorvaldsen's leading followers, and later worked in his studio. Lombardi soon established a productive studio of his own, which he shared with his younger brother, Giovita. Giovanni Battista was the more inventive of the pair, producing fine busts as in the present pair, funerary and commemorative sculpture, as well as large subject pieces, both religious and profane.