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A French carved carrara marble revolving medallion 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, marble
- height 20 1/2 in.; width 14 1/4 in.
- 52.5 cm; 36.5 cm
One side with a relief portrait of Napoleon with the inscription Napoleon le Grand Né à Ajaccio le 15 Août 1769 Morta Ste. Helene le 5 Mai 1821, the other side with the winged female figure of Justice.
Provenance
S.A.I. Prince Napoleon, Villa Prangins, Switzerland
Purchased by Mrs. Lerner from Fabius Frères, Paris in 1961
Purchased by Mrs. Lerner from Fabius Frères, Paris in 1961
Literature
Gladys Freeman, "The Setting is French," Town and Country, November 1962, p. 109
Condition
With some abrasions and minor chips and some surface dirt.
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.