GIOVANNI BATTISTA LOMBARDI | Middle Eastern Sorceress

There is texturing to the surface of the marble throughout, consistent with former placement outdoors. Otherwise the condition is good, with some further wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. The proper right forearm is carved separately and slides in at the elbow. There is a loss to the tip of the proper right little finger; this will be restored shortly after the sale by a professional conservator at no cost to the buyer. There are restorations to three of the other fingers on the proper right hand. There is a reattachment or restoration to the toes of the proper left foot. There are a few chips and abrasions, including to the fringe of the veil, around the joint at the arm, and around the bottom edge. There are holes to the base on the left and right side, with some whitish fill.
"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."

Lombardi was born in Rezzato, where he attended the School of Design, before becoming a pupil of Lorenzo Vela in Milan, and subsequently moving to Rome to work with Tenerani on funerary monuments, busts and reliefs of religious and classical inspiration.