A pair of busts representing men with turbans, Probably Italian 20th century
Probably Italian 20th century
A pair of busts representing men with turbans
polychrome marble, black marble heads, red marble turbans and busts, grey veined marble pedestals, on red marble columns, on a square plinth
(busts) 72 x 56 cm and 71,5 x 58 cm, 28⅓ by 22in. and 28¼ by 22¾ in , H. (columns) 98,5 cm, 38⅔ in ; diam. (columns) 29 cm, 11½ in.
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Probablement Italie XXe siècle
Paire de bustes d'hommes aux turbans
marbre polychrome, les têtes en marbre noir, les turbans et bustes en marbre rouge, les piédouches en marbre gris veiné, sur des colonnes en marbre rouge, sur une plinthe carrée
(bustes) 72 x 56 cm and71,5 x 58 cm, 28⅓ by 22in. and 28¼ by 22¾ in , H. (colonnes) 98,5 cm, 38⅔ in ; diam. (colonnes) 29 cm, 11½ in.
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Condition Report:
The pair of busts appears to have been generally cleaned, giving them a mat surface.
The polychromed marble with some fissures, probably due to outside exposure and variation of temperatures.
The pair of columns with fillings at some places and restoration to one plinth.
A circular stain on top of each column.
"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."
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Sotheby's New York, 2 October 2009, lot 133
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Probably Italian 20th century
A pair of busts representing men with turbans
polychrome marble, black marble heads, red marble turbans and busts, grey veined marble pedestals, on red marble columns, on a square plinth
(busts) 72 x 56 cm and 71,5 x 58 cm, 28⅓ by 22in. and 28¼ by 22¾ in , H. (columns) 98,5 cm, 38⅔ in ; diam. (columns) 29 cm, 11½ in.
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Probablement Italie XXe siècle
Paire de bustes d'hommes aux turbans
marbre polychrome, les têtes en marbre noir, les turbans et bustes en marbre rouge, les piédouches en marbre gris veiné, sur des colonnes en marbre rouge, sur une plinthe carrée
(bustes) 72 x 56 cm and71,5 x 58 cm, 28⅓ by 22in. and 28¼ by 22¾ in , H. (colonnes) 98,5 cm, 38⅔ in ; diam. (colonnes) 29 cm, 11½ in.
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Condition Report:
The pair of busts appears to have been generally cleaned, giving them a mat surface.
The polychromed marble with some fissures, probably due to outside exposure and variation of temperatures.
The pair of columns with fillings at some places and restoration to one plinth.
A circular stain on top of each column.
"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."
Provenance:
Sotheby's New York, 2 October 2009, lot 133
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