AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA | ITALIAN OR NETHERLANDISH, 17TH/ EARLY 18TH CENTURY | NESSUS AND DEIANEIRA
KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE
AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (1529-1608)
ITALIAN OR NETHERLANDISH, 17TH/ EARLY 18TH CENTURY
NESSUS AND DEIANEIRA
bronze, on a black marble base
bronze: 40 by 30cm., 15¾ by 11⅞in.
base: 14.5 by 28 by 13.5cm., 5¾ by 11 by 5⅜in.
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age, including dust in the crevices. There is a concealed reattachment at the woman's proper right arm. There is a stable original joint or fissure at the centaur's proper right hind leg. There are a few minor nicks and scratches, including at the haunches on the proper right side. There is wear to the lacquer patina, including areas of minor flaking. The bronze leans forward slightly on the base.
There is minor wear to the black marble base.
"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:
Probably acquired by Robert Clements, 1st Earl of Leitrim (1732-1804)
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KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE
AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (1529-1608)
ITALIAN OR NETHERLANDISH, 17TH/ EARLY 18TH CENTURY
NESSUS AND DEIANEIRA
bronze, on a black marble base
bronze: 40 by 30cm., 15¾ by 11⅞in.
base: 14.5 by 28 by 13.5cm., 5¾ by 11 by 5⅜in.
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age, including dust in the crevices. There is a concealed reattachment at the woman's proper right arm. There is a stable original joint or fissure at the centaur's proper right hind leg. There are a few minor nicks and scratches, including at the haunches on the proper right side. There is wear to the lacquer patina, including areas of minor flaking. The bronze leans forward slightly on the base.
There is minor wear to the black marble base.
"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:
Probably acquired by Robert Clements, 1st Earl of Leitrim (1732-1804)
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