The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
There are the inevitable rubbed areas, chips, stains and surface scratches consistent with age and handling.
As stated in the note, the head with the ruff collar is cast separatly. The bronze was initally cast in three parts : the head of the prince, the body and the horse.
Variations to the patina.
Some traces of dust.
Some minor casting flows including to the back of the saddle.
Accident with visible crack to the proper right arm which has been reattached with a visible plugged in hole.
The element in the proper right hand is missing.
The presence of a ring at the prince’s waist, attached to the armour, may suggest that an element (maybe the sword) was once attached there but is now missing.
The reins and a stirrup are missing.
The two screws used to fix the figure to the horse are later.
A visible crack to the front right leg of the horse.
As stated in the catalogue, the tail is later.
The marble base : with some surface scratches and chips including to the edges.
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