07-19-201407-19-2014
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2740BBoston
July 19, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) White Marble Bust of a Man, Possibly Franz Liszt

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$5,228$4,250
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2740BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911)

White Marble Bust of a Man, Possibly Franz Liszt the figure wearing a high-neck shirt and cloak, reverse inscribed "T : BALL 1875," ht. 24 1/2 in.

N.B. Ball carved a marble bust of Liszt in 1865. The two met at the Vatican and Ball used a combination of sittings and photographs to produce the likeness.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Scattered spots of surface grime. Scattered minor nicks to edges (cloak, ribbon, collar, etc.). One larger chip to underside of cloak (not noticeable from front). Very minor staining due to surface grime.


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