Lot 154: ATTRIBUTED TO LORENZO BARTOLINI (1777-1850) ITALIAN, FLORENCE, CIRCA 1820-1850 | Monumental Vase

alabaster

95 by 57.5cm., 37 3/8  by 22 5/8 in.

alabaster

There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The carved detail on the vase is in good condition overall. The vase is made in sections. There are restored breaks to the bottom base. There appear to be restorations to the left corner above the signature, as well as immediately above the signature. There is a restored break running through the moulded base on which the atlas figures stand. There are restored breaks running through the legs of the atlas figures and there may be further restorations to the paw feet. The atlas figures appear to be reattached to the bowl of the vase. There may have been another small section between the bowl and the drum, now lost. There are glue restorations at the bottom of the acanthus stem. There is a single restored break running through the drum with the frieze, and there is evidence of two dowels. The surface of the frieze is slightly abraded, in particular at the scene with Dionysos carrying a drunken Silenus. There are minor chips and abrasions to the edges. The alabaster has greened slightly in areas. There are minor veins, consistent with the material. A few small chips and abrasions to the figures, and their drapery. One figure of Dionysus has a loss to his thyrsus. There are restored breaks to the upper rim, and evidence of old dowels. There is some greening around the dowels. There is evidence of lost beading to the top rim. There are small chips and abrasions to the barley corn motif around the rim of the bowl. Otherwise the condition is good.
"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.
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