Lot 15
  • 15

Les Lutteurs, Italie, fin XVIIIe siècle, d'après l'Antique

Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Les Lutteurs
  • groupe en bronze à patine brune ; sur un socle en marbre vert antique
  • Haut. (bronze) 13 cm; height (bronze) 5 in.

Provenance

Collection d'une famille aristocratique allemande

Condition

General wear to the patina consistent with age and handling, with greaters areas of wears on the kneeling wrestler's left arm and the upper wrestler's back buttocks and thigh. Overall surface dirt. The marble base has numerous chips and a loss to a section of the bottom plinth. Good condition overall
"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

Le marbre antique, découvert en 1583 à Rome, est aujourd'hui conservé à Florence, au Palais des Offices.