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AFTER A MODEL BY JEAN-BAPTISTE NINI (1717-1786), FRENCH, CIRCA 1765-1768PROFILE PORTRAITS OF THE DUKE OF CHOISEUL AND OF CHARLES RENÉ PEAN, LORD OF MOSNAC |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- terracotta, bronze, biscuit, wood
- largest: 16.5 cm, 6 1/2 in. diameter ; smallest: 8 cm, 3 1/4 in. diameter
one bronze, in a later gilt wood frame, the other: terracotta, bearing a Nini signature and dated 1768 Together with a Sèvres biscuit medallion with the profile of Louis XVIII, by Brachand, French, circa 1815 ; another biscuit medallion with the profile of a man, French, circa 1820 ; and a terracotta medallion with the profile of a man signed de Troy, French, circa 1800
Condition
Bronze: good condition with attractive rubbing to the patina at the high ponte and some dryness and greening in the crevices. Terracotta: good condition with small cheaps to the edges. Some dark residue, including behind the head. Terracotta on a blue background: very good condition, minor general wear to the frame, including scratching to glass. Biscuit: both in good condition overall, one with a chip to the eyebrow, minor general wear to the frames
"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."