FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY | PROFILE RELIEF WITH LOUIS XIV
FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY
PROFILE RELIEF WITH LOUIS XIV
white marble, on a Campan marble ground, in a later painted wood frame
marble: 44cm., 17⅜in.
54cm., 21¼in. overall
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the relief is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few small chips, including to the nose and to the edge of the truncation at the arm. There are a few naturally occurring inclusions, including to the nose at the top and to the head. There are a few dirt marks to the truncation. The Campan marble ground is in very good condition with only a small chip to the reverse at the edge of the relief. There is some minor stable splitting to the later wood frame, consistent with the material. There are a few dirt marks and there is particular dirt in the crevices.
"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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FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY
PROFILE RELIEF WITH LOUIS XIV
white marble, on a Campan marble ground, in a later painted wood frame
marble: 44cm., 17⅜in.
54cm., 21¼in. overall
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the relief is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few small chips, including to the nose and to the edge of the truncation at the arm. There are a few naturally occurring inclusions, including to the nose at the top and to the head. There are a few dirt marks to the truncation. The Campan marble ground is in very good condition with only a small chip to the reverse at the edge of the relief. There is some minor stable splitting to the later wood frame, consistent with the material. There are a few dirt marks and there is particular dirt in the crevices.
"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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