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Tête de femme en albâtre blanc Italie, d'après le modèle de Francesco Laurana (1430-1502)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- albâtre
- Haut. 24,5 cm, haut. (socle) 12 cm
- Height 9 2/3 in; height (base) 4 3/4 in
sur un socle en bois noirci
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
J. Pope-Hennessy, Sculpture in the Frick Collection, III, New-York, 1970, p. 9-20.
J. Pope-Hennessy, Sculpture in the Frick Collection, III, New-York, 1970, p. 9-20.
Condition
Very good condition overall. Naturally veined alabaster with a small scrach and inclusion to her proper right cheek. A few minor chips to the edges of the shoulders. As can be seen on the photograph, three small drilled lines to both undersides of the shoulders.
"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
Ce buste est très probablement une copie du célèbre modèle en marbre attribué à Francesco Laurana représentant Ippolita Maria Sforza (épouse du roi Alphonse II de Naples) conservé à la Frick Collection de New York (inv.16.2.1).