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Italie du Nord, XVIe siècle, d'après l'Antique Hercule Farnèse
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Hercule Farnèse
- en bronze doré; sur un socle en porphyre
- Haut. (bronze) 25 cm, haut (totale) 32 cm; height (bronze) 9 3/4 in., height (overall) 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection privée européenne.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some wear to the gilding all over the surface and surface dirt to the crevices consistent with age and handling. Hercules and his club covered with the skin of the Nemean lion are cast separately. Two small circular holes to the back of Hercules's neck. A thin horizontal fissure above his proper left neel. Beautiful chiselling to the surface, esspecially to the skin of the Nemean lion and to Hercules'hair.
"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."