Lot 184: LORENZO BARTOLINI (1777-1850) ITALIAN, CARRARA, CIRCA 1810 | Bust of Napoleon

white marble, on a white marble socle

62.5cm., 24 5/8 in. overall.

white marble, on a white marble socle

Overall the condition of the marble is very good with some dirt and minor wear to the surface consistent with age, with some particular dirt in the crevices of the hair and around the truncation. There is a scratch along the throat. There is some very faint naturally occurring veining visible on the surface, including an area at the very front edge of the truncation, and a line at the proper right shoulder. There are a few minor naturally occurring inclusions, including one to the chest, one to the proper left cheekbone, and a few to the front of the socle. There are a few minor chips around the edge of the truncation, to the hair just to the right of the centre, and to the edge of the socle. There is some red pigment to the area where the socle and the bust join. The monograms are applied to the top of the socle and the underside of the bust. When the socle and the bust are put together, they are therefore out of sight. There is substantial wear around the edge of the top of the socle and the edge of the underside of the bust because the socle and the bust have been taken apart repeatedly.
"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."

Scultura. Tomasso Brothers Fine Art, London, 2008, p. 148, no. 43

with Tomasso Brothers Ltd., Leeds, 2008