PAIR OF ALLEGORIES OF SPRING AND AUTUMN (FLORA AND CERES)

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF JHR. IR. G.C. (GIJS) SIX VAN WIMMENUM (1892-1975)

NETHERLANDISH, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY
PAIR OF ALLEGORIES OF SPRING AND AUTUMN (FLORA AND CERES)

marble
Ceres: 150cm., 59⅛in.
Flora: 152cm., 59¾in.

Condition Report:
The marbles have historically stood outside, and as such there is wear to the surface throughout, including weathering. There is staining and lichen to the surface throughout. There are only minor losses, including to the thumb on Flora's proper right hand, to the edges of the flowers in her hand and to the edges of the flowers on her crown, and to some of the edges of Ceres' wheat crown. There are a few chips and abrasions to the underside of both bases. There is some veining to the marble, consistent with the material, including a slightly open but stable vein to Flora's proper right hand. Otherwise the condition of both marbles is stable.

"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:
Philippe J. Bosch Reitz (1867–1952);

bought by his cousin Sigisbert Chrétien (Gijs) Bosch Reitz (1860-1938);

by bequest to his godson and nephew Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892-1975);

thence by descent