Lot 182

Shrinkage cracks, light discolouration, and some residue (nature of this uncertain) to the ivory components; some very slight losses to the cuffs.

The old adhesive holding the the right foot in its socket in the bronze has failed (the foot temporarily fixed in place with non-permanent adhesive).

Slight losses to the marble plinth.



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