WNAI - A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF AN EMPEROR
18th Century, head to dexter, modelled with bearded face and drapery, on later associated column, the bust - 76cm high
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£2,000 - £4,000
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Hammer price:
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£9,500 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Overall height: 204cm Height of plinth: 127cm
Condition report:
Overall weathered, with losses of detail overall. Including, chipped end to the nose and weathered. Weathered eyes, mouth, beard and nose.
Some lichen and discolouration to the marble, especially towards the base and recesses of the drapery. Heavy dirt and marks overall. Some black paint marks.
Various fissures.
The reverse with roughly carved out back, the central area darkened and discoloured, with the surrounding areas with cleaner looking with a fresher chisel marks.
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The column with various chip marks in places, edges and corners. Various very minor fissures. A more recent scratch down the one side.
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