Lot 347: Ferdinando Andreini (Italian, 1843-1922), Margherita, Signed and inscribed "F.O.Andreini Firenze." on the reverse of the base, titled o

Name: Ferdinando Andreini (Italian, 1843-1922), Margherita, Signed and inscribed "F.O.Andreini Firenze." on the reverse of the base, titled o
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 5964f1b8f4

Est: $5,000 USD - $7,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USApril 08, 2016

Item Overview

Description

Ferdinando Andreini (Italian, 1843-1922)

Margherita
Signed and inscribed "F.O.Andreini Firenze." on the reverse of the base, titled on
the front of the base.
White marble, height 38 1/2 in. (97.7 cm).
Condition: Repairs to her right hand and wrist (pinkie detached), small chip to her right sleeve, abrasions to base, surface grime.

Provenance: A private Illinois collection.

N.B. The subject refers to the heroine Margherita from Goethe's Faust. Here she contemplates a box of jewels, just before her seduction by the title character. Another version of this work by Andreini and dated 1880 is in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia in Spain.

Artist or Maker

Ferdinando Andreini

Condition Report

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.

Auction Details

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

April 08, 2016, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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