Terracotta sculpture, Bust of the Philosopher Claude-Adrien Helvetius, after Jean-Jacques Caffieri (French, 1725-1792), rising on socle, further raised on later rectangular stone pedestal, bust with small glue repair to collar, bust: approx 40"h, 29"w, 16"d, overall: approx 83"h, 29"w, 16"d

02.11.26 - In my opinion regarding LOT: 3113- the bust and pedestal are bot overall intact, both display some small chips, divots, minor areas of fill and light imperfections commensurate with display, the bust does show some overall wear and a few restorations including to the base, collar and possibly at the left shoulder, I further note tonal variation and some rubs to the finish, the pedestal has a metal mount to one side, as describe above there are some scattered typical chips, mostly noted along edges, some spotting and general minor wear, both are structurally sound

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