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Fine Painting & Sculpture, Antique Rugs & Furniture

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Jul 17, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2128

FLORENTINE BRONZE CHERUB W/ DOLPHIN SCULPTURE

Estimate: $400 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
FLORENTINE BRONZE CHERUB WITH DOLPHIN GARDEN SCULPTURE, H 29":Garden figure of winged cherub holding dolphin. From an elegant estate on West Glengary Circle, Bloomfield Hills, Mi.

Condition

Has been used in outdoors. Patina needs cleaning jw There is wear to the bronze from pitting overall. This is most noticeable at the bottom of the skirt near the hem. There are approx. six holes on the body ranging from 1/16" to 1/8" in diameter. On the side of the dolphin's head, there is a 1/4" long x 1/16" wide crack in the bronze. On the cherub's leg, there is a 1/8" long x 1/16" wide hole. In the cherub's hair, there is approx. four holes measuring 1/8" in diameter and multiple pinprick holes. The patina is very discolored from outdoor exposure. The weight is approx. 40 pounds.