Decorative Arts Auction

December 06, 2017

LOT 241

Lot 241

Cesare Lapini (Italian, 1848-after 1902)

Cesare Lapini (Italian, 1848-after 1902)
Lot 241 Details
Cesare Lapini (Italian, 1848-after 1902)

PSYCHE AND THE BUTTERFLY

Carrara marble, inscribed Gall.Lapini, Firenze, 1895
height 57.25" — 145.4 cm.

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $108,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Cesare Lapini (Italian, 1848-after 1902)
  • Cesare Lapini (Italian, 1848-after 1902)
  • Cesare Lapini (Italian, 1848-after 1902)
  • Cesare Lapini (Italian, 1848-after 1902)
Provenance:

Gifted to the Art Gallery of Ontario by Mrs. J. Morrow
Deaccessioned to benefit art purchases at the AGO.

CONDITION DETAILS

Missing small finger of the left hand. Otherwise in very good conditon.

LOT 241
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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