AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A LEAD FIGURE OF THE CAPITOLINE ANTINOUS, BY JOHN

AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A LEAD FIGURE OF THE CAPITOLINE ANTINOUS BY JOHN CHEERE, CIRCA 1760 Set on a marble base, unsigned 69cm high overall, base 24cm wide, 19cm deep A reduced copy of the original statue in marble which was found at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli. In 1733, it was one of a group of statues bought by Pope Clement XII from the collection of Cardinal Albani and displayed in the Capitoline Museum, Rome, A full size copy by John Cheere can be seen in the alcove at Saltram House, Plympton, Devon, England (NT 872424.4). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches abrasions consistent with age, use and handling, The surface patina is uneven and with surface marks, due to the soft nature of the lead there are indentations and some scratches in places, the figure is attached to the marble base but there is some movement and looseness, the marble base with some knocks and chips, some old losses and unevenness, also dirt and discolouration in this area also Please see additional images sent via email link for visual reference to condition and appearance. They are a vital element of the condition report Condition Report Disclaimer, AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A LEAD FIGURE OF THE CAPITOLINE ANTINOUS, AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A LEAD FIGURE OF THE CAPITOLINE ANTINOUS BY JOHN CHEERE, CIRCA 1760 Set on a marble base, unsigned 69cm high overall, base 24cm wide, 19cm deep A reduced copy of the original statue in marble which was found at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli. In 1733, it was one of a group of statues bought by Pope Clement XII from the collection of Cardinal Albani and displayed in the Capitoline Museum, Rome, A full size copy by John Cheere can be seen in the alcove at Saltram House, Plympton, Devon, England (NT 872424.4). Condition Report:, Marks, knocks, scratches abrasions consistent with age, use and handling, The surface patina is uneven and with surface marks, due to the soft nature of the lead there are indentations and some scratches in places, the figure is attached to the marble base but there is some movement and looseness, the marble base with some knocks and chips, some old losses and unevenness, also dirt and discolouration in this area also Please see additional images sent via email link for visual reference to condition and appearance. They are a vital element of the condition report, Condition Report Disclaimer

Estimate:£4,000

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