A FRENCH (?) BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY, AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA 19TH CENTURY

Property of a Lady
A FRENCH (?) BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY, AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA
19TH CENTURY

height 20 ¼ in.; 51.4 cm. on circular verde antique marble base

Condition Report:
Standard surface abrasions and scratches. One wing on his cap may have been expertly reattached.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Estate of William S. Paley;

Sotheby's New York, January 13, 1992, lot 238