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Macro detail, raking light.
Italian
19th century
A bronze bust after the Antique
Bronze with a dark patina, on a marble socle
Height 21 in. overall
Bidding on lot 58
Sold $7,000
Knocked down at $7,000 against an estimate of $5,000 – 8,000, after 18 bids. Bidding on this lot is closed and no bid control is offered.
| Hammer price | $7,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Buyer’s premium 27% on $0–$7,000 | $1,890.00 |
| Total payable to the house 27.00% blended premium | $8,890.00 |
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Catalogue note
A grand-tour bronze of good quality, the patina rich and undisturbed.
Condition report
Very good Reported by Idris Vance on August 6, 2026
Patina original. The socle later, with a chip to one corner.
A condition report is an opinion, honestly held, given as a courtesy and not a warranty. It is not a substitute for examining the lot yourself, and the absence of a reference to a defect does not imply that the lot is free from it. Every lot is sold as is.
Provenance
- to date Property of a gentleman.
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The bidding ladder
Bids step by a published ladder, not a percentage. At $7,000 the step is $500, so the next admissible bid is $7,500. The auctioneer may vary the increment at their discretion.
| Bid at | Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 – $199 | $10 |
| $200 – $499 | $25 |
| $500 – $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 – $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 – $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 – $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 – $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 – $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 – $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 – $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 – $499,999 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 – $999,999 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 and above | $100,000 |
