Name: A TERRACOTTA BUST OF A GENTLEMAN
Brand: FRENCH, CIRCA 1780
Price: 20000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

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Details

inscribed in black paint '1970.10.1' (on the reverse)
on a later marble socle
20¹⁄₂ in. (52.1 cm.) high, the terracotta
26 in. (66 cm.) high, overall

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Acquired by the present owner in 1970.

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Lot 47 Sale 20551

FRENCH, CIRCA 1780 A TERRACOTTA BUST OF A GENTLEMAN Estimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000

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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 bust is in good stable condition overall. With some later washes applied to the surface, overall. With fine cracks visible over much of the surfaces. Three slightly larger cracks to the back of his head. Repairs to his ponytail. Considerable surface dirt. Chipped losses to the lace ruffles at the base of his collar. A chipped loss to the base of his coat at the center right. Cracked repairs to the proper left side of the socle and additional rubbing.

Approx. 18 7/8 in. (47.9 cm.) wide; 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.) deep

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Lot 47 Sale 20551

FRENCH, CIRCA 1780 A TERRACOTTA BUST OF A GENTLEMAN Estimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000

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