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Gaetano Trentanove
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gaetano Trentanove
- Tasso
- signed G. Trentanove/Florence- Italy and titled TASSO
- white Carrara marble, raised on a later white marble pedestal
- figure height 36 in.; pedestal height 46 1/2 in., width 16 1/2 in., depth 16 1/2 in.
- 91.5 cm; 118 cm; 42 cm; 42 cm
white Carrara marble, raised on a later white marble pedestal
Condition
Overall in good condition and presentation. The marble surface with traces of dirt consistent with handling that can easily be cleaned. Minor scratches and nicks to surface consistent with age. Associated white marble pedestal with scratches to surface and chips to edges.
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
Trentanove was a pupil of Augusto Rivalta at the Fine Art Academy of Florence. Two of his sculptures, Villani and Serristori, are permanently exhibited at the Logge Del Mercato Nuovo, in Florence. Exhibiting in the main Italian Salons, he was also active in America, leaving to the city of Washington a monument of Daniel Webster in 1900 and of General Albert Pinke in 1901.
The charming sitter in the present lot is entitled Tasso, which is derived from the Latin word meaning to contemplate or decide.
The charming sitter in the present lot is entitled Tasso, which is derived from the Latin word meaning to contemplate or decide.