Lot 89: GUSTAV HEINRICH EBERLEIN | Das Verbot (Venus reprimanding Cupid)

white marble, on a marblised wood column

marble: 127cm., 50in.<br />column: 66.5cm., 26 1/8 in.

white marble, on a marblised wood column

Overall the condition of the marble is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is veining to the marble consistent with the material, including veins running vertically across Venus' proper left forearm and round the proper left side of her back; a prominent darker vein at her proper left upper arm at the back; another darker vein running from her proper left shoulder blade down to the drapery around her buttocks; and smaller veins to her proper right shoulder and the proper right side of her back and arm. There are several naturally occurring inclusions, some with fill, including to Cupid's proper right leg, and Venus' proper right shoulder, proper left temple, and proper left nipple. There is a small restoration to the tip of Cupid's nose. There are a few minor chips to the edges of the drapery at the back, notably at the proper left hip, and to the bottom edge of the terrasse. Venus' forearms and the tops of Cupid's arrows have been repolished. The marblised wood base is in good condition with several chips and abrasions to the edges, notably the top edge.
"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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Max Graetz, Schloss Ganz, Ganz, from circa 1918;
and thence by family descent, until 1945;
thence nationalised and administered by the Landkreis Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Schloss Ganz, 1945 - 2004;
sold by the Landkreis Ostprignitz-Ruppin, 2004;
private collection, Germany, 2004-2012;
the present owner