Lot 2: LAWRENCE MACDONALD | Venus

white marble, on an oak panelled plinth

marble: 167cm., 65¾in.<br />plinth: 51 by 69 by 61cm., 20 1/8  by 27 1/8  by 24in.

white marble, on an oak panelled plinth

Overall the condition of the marble is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are some small naturally occurring inclusions, notably to the face, to the chest, and to the shoulders (some of the inclusions are filled). There is veining to the marble consistent with the material, notably to the abdomen, thighs and backs of the legs. Some of the veins are slightly orange in colour. There are some scratches and abrasions to the lower legs. There are some chips and abrasions to the edges and the sides of the base. There is a particularly prominent vein running across the proper left foot and through the urn, and another running through the drapery at the back. There are some larger inclusions in the drapery. There is some orange dirt residue between the buttocks. There is minor dirt and wear to the wood base; joints are visible. There is stable splitting to the wood and a few losses, including to one of the corners at the top.
"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."

I. Roscoe, E. Hardy and M.G. Sullivan, A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain 1660-1851, New Haven and London, 2009, p. 778

Mary Caroline Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Dowager Duchess of Sutherland (1848-1912), Carbisdale Castle, Scottish Highlands, circa 1906;
Colonel Theodore Salvesen (1863-1942), Carbisdale Castle, Scottish Highlands, 1933;
by family descent to Captain Harold Keith Salvesen (1897-1970), Carbisdale Castle, Scottish Highlands, 1942;
gifted to the Scottish Youth Hostels Association, 1945