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Lot 442: KARL REINERT | Bust of Otto von Bismarck

Est: £700 GBP - £1,000 GBPSold:
Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomJanuary 19, 2016

Item Overview

Description

with a label on the underside of the base inscribed: P IV / Schö. 6, and another inscribed: Feudalmuseum Schloss Wernigerode / Staatliches Museum

Dimensions

34cm., 13 3/8 in. overall

Artist or Maker

Medium

bronze, mid-brown patina, on a cream marble base

Condition Report

Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some greening to the patina, in particular in the crevices. There are a few dirt marks, notably to the top of the head. There are a few minor nicks and scratches. The marble base is in good condition with some minor wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Provenance

Bismarck Museum Schönhausen, inv. no. P IV Schön. 6

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: Other, Personal Check, Visa

Auction Details

Of Royal and Noble Descent Including Works of Art from Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome

by
Sotheby's
January 19, 2016, 10:00 AM GMT

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

£1 - 100,000:30.0%
£100,001 - 1,800,000:25.0%
£1,800,001+:17.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
£0£999£50
£1,000£1,999£100
£2,000£2,999£200
£3,000£3,199£200
£3,200£3,799£300
£3,800£4,199£200
£4,200£4,799£300
£4,800£4,999£200
£5,000£9,999£500
£10,000£19,999£1,000
£20,000£29,999£2,000
£30,000£31,999£2,000
£32,000£37,999£3,000
£38,000£41,999£2,000
£42,000£47,999£3,000
£48,000£49,999£2,000
£50,000£99,999£5,000
£100,000£199,999£10,000
£200,000£299,999£20,000
£300,000£319,999£20,000
£320,000£379,999£30,000
£380,000£419,999£20,000
£420,000£479,999£30,000
£480,000£499,999£20,000
£500,000£999,999£50,000
£1,000,000£1,999,999£100,000
£2,000,000£2,999,999£200,000
£3,000,000£3,199,999£200,000
£3,200,000£3,799,999£300,000
£3,800,000£4,199,999£200,000
£4,200,000£4,799,999£300,000
£4,800,000£4,999,999£200,000
£5,000,000£9,999,999£500,000
£10,000,000+£1,000,000

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