Lot 102: SCIPIONE MORETTI | Il cacciatore africano (The African Hunter)

dark brown and reddish dark brown patina, on a wood base

bronze: 90 by 87cm., 35½ by 30¼in.<br />base: 133 by 90 by 64cm., 52 3/8  by 35 3/8  by 25¼in.

dark brown and reddish dark brown patina, on a wood base

Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The bronze is cast in sections, and joints where the horse's hooves touch the base are visible. There are some white dirt residues, in particular to the sides of the horse and to the man's proper left side. There are some slight dark dirt marks. There is some rubbing to the edges of the base, in particular at the front and the right side. There are some casting flaws to the edge of the bronze underneath the signature. The wood base is in good condition with some scratches along the edges. There is minor stable splitting to the wood consistent with the material. There is a large scratch to the top of the base at the back. There is some dark staining to the top of the lower section of the base at the back.
"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."

Modena, Modenantiquaria and Rome, Galleria Berardi, Quadri di un'Esposizione: Opere dalle mostre pubbliche Italiane tra Ottocento e Novecento, 2014

by descent from the artist