The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The pictures of the catalogue are accurate but the Venus is more impressive in reality (lifesize).
Some grey veins inherent with marterial.
There surface scratches, nicks, cracks, chips stains and dust due to a outdoor exposure. Some traces of lichen including the head, hair, back, torso and base.
Some holes, including filled in holes, inherente with the material.
Some brown/grey drips due to water espacially to her face.
Both arms (biceps to fingers) are originally carved in a over piece of marble with joins. Visible cracks around the joins, some of them restored with plaster.
The index of her proper left hand is restored (broken and refixed) and the ring finger is half broken.
Some plaster traces on the dolphin.
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