07-17-201407-17-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 17, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Sculptures

Sell one like this
$369$300
Auction: Discovery - 2741MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 17, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Three Sculptures, a Fabrication Francaise after Luca Madrassi (Italian, 1848-1919) cast metal figure La PĂȘche, of a woman standing wrapped in a fishing net, with incised signature, title plaque, and foundry marks all to the base, on marble pedestal, ht. 16; a parian figure after Michelangelo of a horned Moses seated holding the Ten Commandments, ht. 10; and a Wedgwood Carrara portrait bust of Sir Walter Scott after E.W. Wyon, impressed "E.W.WYON. F." and "SCOTT" to back of shoulders, (imperfections, cracks to base),ht. 15 in.
Estimate $250-350

Peche: dust/dirt to interstices, loose on marble base.
Moses: dust/dirt to interstices, good overall.
Scott: dust and dirt, base cracked/broken and repaire, chips and cracks to the back of the bust where it meets the pedestal base.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

metal figure, Luca Madrassi, Walter Scott