ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY AFTER THE ANTIQUE | SILENUS WITH THE INFANT DIONYSUS
KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE
ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
AFTER THE ANTIQUE
SILENUS WITH THE INFANT DIONYSUS
bronze, on an ebonised wood base with gilt bronze mounts
bronze: 23.5cm., 9¼in.
base: 10cm., 4in.
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some wear and dirt and to the surface consistent with age, including dust throughout and minor greening in the crevices. There are a few small nicks, notably to the satyr's thighs. Minor surface abrasions, including at the back. There is some pinkish residue below the proper left arm and the terrasse at the back. There is a minor stable fissure at the boy's proper right arm. The bronze attaches to the base with a large metal screw.
A panel of the wood base at the front and another at the back are lost. One panel at the side has been reattached. There is some further general wear to the 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
ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
AFTER THE ANTIQUE
SILENUS WITH THE INFANT DIONYSUS
bronze, on an ebonised wood base with gilt bronze mounts
bronze: 23.5cm., 9¼in.
base: 10cm., 4in.
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some wear and dirt and to the surface consistent with age, including dust throughout and minor greening in the crevices. There are a few small nicks, notably to the satyr's thighs. Minor surface abrasions, including at the back. There is some pinkish residue below the proper left arm and the terrasse at the back. There is a minor stable fissure at the boy's proper right arm. The bronze attaches to the base with a large metal screw.
A panel of the wood base at the front and another at the back are lost. One panel at the side has been reattached. There is some further general wear to the 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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