拍品的状况可能存在极大差异,而由于其性质使然,拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。
There are the inevitable surface scratches and nicks consistent with age and handling.
As stated in the catalogue, the surface of both elements has been regilt. The surface of Perseus and the surface of the bull with rubbed areas revealing the metal underneath.
As stated in the catalogue, the figure of Perseus is associated with the bull and the composition is not original.
Perseus:
Some casting flaws, including to the back of Perseus.
The sword is later with minor verdigris traces. The pommel is slightly bent.
A shield was previously in the proper left hand of Perseus, now lacking.
Bull:
His proper right flank pierced and plugged in with an oval piece of bronze.
The modern green marble base in good condition with very minor chips to the edges.
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