A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF MARBLE BUSTS OF MARS AND MINERVA, NORTHERN EUROPE

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF MARBLE BUSTS OF MARS AND MINERVA NORTHERN EUROPE, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY AND LATER On later veined socles, 114cm high overall, marble busts 91.5cm high, bases 26cm wide Provenance: Sir John Gielgud's estate, The Coach House, Wotton House, North Oxfordshire An interesting comparison in form, composition and scale can be made with the pair of marble busts of Mars and Minerva sold at Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, United States, Property from the Estate of Mildred Fender, Fort Worth, Texas, 9th December 2022, lot 63318 ($75,000). Condition Report: Weathering - and with some old moss and stain deposits to recesses. Some raised areas with slight sugaring/roughness to surface- but faces polished- and almost certainly recarved- notably to her face and his chin. Some roughness to ends of both noses- dirt marks and small stains scattered throughout. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer