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Marshall Wood
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Marshall Wood
- Daphne
- signed and dated: M. WOOD ROME / 1882
- white marble
Condition
There is wear to the surface consistent with age. The surface of the marble appears to have been professionally cleaned and partially repolished (possibly due to it having been outside and exposed to the elements). The tip of the nose and the tips of both little fingers are restored. The tip of the proper right index finger is reattached. There are a few small chips and abrasions around the edges of the base. There is attractive naturally occurring veining to the marble and a few small naturally occurring inclusions (some of which are filled). Otherwise the condition is good.
"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
'the very image of romance ...
The Daphne of Mr Wood is indeed so beautiful
she could scarcely have escaped the love of Apollo'
J. Beavington Atkinson, 'The Sculpture of the Exhibition', Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue of the International Exhibition 1862, 1862, pp. 320, 324
The Daphne of Mr Wood is indeed so beautiful
she could scarcely have escaped the love of Apollo'
J. Beavington Atkinson, 'The Sculpture of the Exhibition', Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue of the International Exhibition 1862, 1862, pp. 320, 324
Marshall Wood exhibited his Daphne to acclaim at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. A native of Manchester, Wood exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1854 and 1875, and later spent time in New York. He created portrait busts and statues of members of the royal family, including statues of Queen Victoria for Sydney, Melbourne, Montrael and Ottawa. Another large size version of the Daphne (measuring 160cm) is in the garden of the Bendigo Art Gallery, Victoria.