ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF PIETRO TENERANI (1789-1869)ITALIAN, ROME CIRCA 1839-1846BUST OF POPE GREGORY XVI (1765-1846) white marble34cm., 13⅜in. Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. To view the Shipping Calculator, please click hereCondition ReportOverall the condition of the marble is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few specks of dirt to the surface, in particular to the proper right side and to the forehead. There is some minor veining to the marble, consistent with the material, including to the proper left temple. There are some minor naturally occurring inclusions, including to the proper left shoulder and to the initials on the Pope's embroidery. There are some very minor chips to the edge of the truncation. There is a scuff mark to the point of the hood to the back of the bust. The socle is carved separately and is loose, it is in good condition overall, with some minor chips and abrasions to the edges. There are a few naturally occurring inclusions to the socle, one of which has been filled. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF PIETRO TENERANI (1789-1869)ITALIAN, ROME CIRCA 1839-1846BUST OF POPE GREGORY XVI (1765-1846) white marble34cm., 13⅜in. Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. To view the Shipping Calculator, please click hereCondition ReportOverall the condition of the marble is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few specks of dirt to the surface, in particular to the proper right side and to the forehead. There is some minor veining to the marble, consistent with the material, including to the proper left temple. There are some minor naturally occurring inclusions, including to the proper left shoulder and to the initials on the Pope's embroidery. There are some very minor chips to the edge of the truncation. There is a scuff mark to the point of the hood to the back of the bust. The socle is carved separately and is loose, it is in good condition overall, with some minor chips and abrasions to the edges. There are a few naturally occurring inclusions to the socle, one of which has been filled. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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