Lot 150: CHAUNCEY BRADLEY IVES 1810-1894

MR. AND MRS. ROYAL ELISHA ROBBINS: TWO BUSTS

heights approx: gentleman: 29 1/4 in., 74.3 cm.; lady: 27 1/4 in., 69.2 cm.

the first inscribed C. B. IVES / FECIT ROMAE 1866, on back of bust; the other inscribed C. B. IVES / FECIT ROMAE 1867, on back of bust

carved marble, on separate circular socles

Condition Note: both with several minor chips to draperies at extremities and the extremities of socles, surfaces moderately soiled, remnants of white paint along bases of socles; minor copper-green discoloration to front of Mr Robbin's draperies, 1 inch chip to his draperies at right, small chip to edge of his left ear; Mrs. Robbins with repaired chip to drapery at her left shoulder, 3/4 inch chip to her right ear, 1 by 1/4 inch chip to her draperies at back

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

PROVENANCE

Sumpter Priddy III, Inc., Richmond, Virginia
Acquired from the above by the present owners, 1992

NOTE

Royal Robbins (1824-1902) was treasurer of the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts, from 1852 until his death in 1902.