Lot 98: ALEXANDRE VIBERT | Renaissance noblewoman presenting a sword

gilt bronze and ivory, set with pearls, turquoises, and pastes, on a mottled red marble and gilt bronze base

65cm., 25½in.

gilt bronze and ivory, set with pearls, turquoises, and pastes, on a mottled red marble and gilt bronze base

Overall the condition of the sculpture is good, with some dirt and and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some wear to the gilt patina, including minor tarnishing, in particular to the crevices, the sword, and the integral terrasse. An original casting plug is visible on the veil at the back. There is a screw head to the proper right wrist to keep the hand in place. The proper right hand is slightly loose. Some of the turquoises on the headdress are possibly reattached, and a few small pastes at the top of the headdress may be lost. There is some naturally occurring veining to the ivory, and there is minor stable hairline splitting, notably to the bridge of the nose. The marble base is in good condition, with a few very minor chips along the edges. There are two holes to the front of the base. There is minor tarnishing to the gilding of the bronze mount.
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