- 76
North Italian, 16th century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dancing Boy
- bronze, on a yellow marble base
- North Italian, 16th century
Provenance
Dr. Victor Bloch, Vienna;
and thence by descent to Lucie Hauser, London;
and thence by family descent
and thence by descent to Lucie Hauser, London;
and thence by family descent
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with wear and some dirt to the surface consistent with age, including some rubbing to the patina at the high points. There are a few minor nicks and a larger one to the proper left elbow. There is a small area to the back of the head that is rough due to a casting flaw. The figure was fastened to the base with glue. The boy should be mounted standing on one leg rather than two and would therefore benefit from being readjusted on the base.
There are a few minor chips to the lower edge of the marble base.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
W.D. Wixom, Renaissance bronzes from Ohio collections, exh. cat. Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, 1975, no. 66
W.D. Wixom, Renaissance bronzes from Ohio collections, exh. cat. Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, 1975, no. 66