AFTER INNOCENZO SPINAZZI- A BRONZED PLASTER BUST OF DUKE PIETRO LEOPOLDO (LATER EMPEROR LEOPOLD II)

AFTER INNOCENZO SPINAZZI (1726-1798) A BRONZED PLASTER BUST OF DUKE PIETRO LEOPOLDO (LATER EMPEROR LEOPOLD II) LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY 84cm high, 55cm wide Provenance: Pandolfini Casa d'Aste, Florence, Da mercante a collezionista. Cinquant'anni di ricerca per una prestigiosa raccolta, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca, 11 October 2017 lot 26. After the 1773 marble bust by Spinazzi, now housed in the Pitti Palace. Condition Report: Mild wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The whole with fairly modern bronzed/gilt paint finish applied- this may well be concealing remedial restorations but is impervious to UV. Chip to front of cloak and repair to socle. The reverse with fairly modern mesh repair at junction of top and base. 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