Italian, early 17th century

Overall the condition of the marble is good, with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some weathering to the surface, consistent with placement outdoors. There is a loss to the tip of the nose. The bottom part of the nose appears to have been reattached and may be a restoration. A discoloured restoration is visible at the front. There is dirt to the surface throughout, including white paint residue to the head and face. There are some pencil marks to the proper left eye and to the garment around the chest. There are spots of dirt to the garment at the front, as well as a few filled naturally occurring inclusions. There are several minor chips and abrasions, including to: the eyebrows, the ears, the edges of the collar, the edge of the truncation, and a few of the folds of the garment. There are losses to the spikes of the crown at the socle, and further losses to the bottom edge of the socle on the proper right side, as well as several minor chips.
"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."

RELATED LITERATURE
G. Pratesi (ed.), Repertorio della Scultura Fiorentina del Seicento e Settecento, Turin, 1993, vol. III, no. 484