Lot 443: FRANCESCO BERTOS, 1663 - 1763 L'IVRESSE DE SILÈNE | L'Ivresse de Silène

groupe en marbre

27 x 48 x 19 cm; 10 1/2 by 19 by 7 1/2 in.

groupe en marbre

Very good condition overall with some natural veining to the marble. Bacchus' proper right foot with big toe missing. Reclining child in the front proper left leg and right foot appear to have been partly replaced.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

C. Avery, Bertos The Triumph of Motion: Francesco Bertos (1678-1741) and the Art of Sculpture, Turin, 2008, p. 180, n° 43.

Galerie Antony Embden, Paris, 1995; ancienne collection Georges Bemberg.