Beschreibung:

A LOUVRE MUSEUM FULL SIZE PLASTER CAST OF 'THE APOLLO BELVEDERE' LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY The plinth base with impressed oval medallion mark "Musee Du Louvre, Reproduction Interdite, Ateliers De Moulage' approximately 230cm high, 160cm wide Viewing: Please note this lot is on view at our Hambridge Lane Premises - approximately 10 minute drive from Donnington Priory. The original white marble statue from which this is a cast is thought to be a Roman copy of a lost bronze original made between 350 and 325 BC by the Greek sculptor Leochares and depicts Apollo as a standing archer. The statue was rediscovered during the Renaissance, probably in 1489 in the Anzio region of Italy and was in the private collection of Giuliano della Rovere before he became Pope Julius II. Condition Report: Viewing and collection; Please note this lot is on view by appointment only at our Hambridge Lane Premises- approximately 10 minute drive from Donnington Priory There are multiple marks, scratches, knocks, chips, cracks, damage, repairs and abrasions consistent with age, use and nature of material. Restorations including; to the right hand, left wrist, base, right elbow, and possibly feet etc Hairline cracks visible including; to top of right leg- front and back, quiver, base throughout including most notably around Louvre roundel and upwards, right ankle, junction point of right arm and support etc Losses including to hair and some edges etc Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition and which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer