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AFTER JOSEPH NOLLEKENS (1737-1825), A MARBLE GROUP 'CHILD BEING CARRIED BY A DOLPHIN' LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY Carved marble after the original model by Bartolomeo Cavaceppi approximately 51cm high, 62cm wide Provenance: Formerly in Dodington Park The Hermitage museum holds in its collections what was probably the principle inspiration for this group- a large work in marble catalogued in 1768 as a work by Rafaello executed by Lorenzetti and 'restored' by Bartolomeo Cavaceppi However, smaller versions by Joseph Nollekens who had access to Cavaceppi's studio in Rome, were already recorded from as early as 1764 when a version was purchased by Lord Palmerston for Broadlands. Seymour Howard records other versions of these groups by Nollekens and his workshop: one for the 9th Earl of Exeter at Burghley, one at Althorp, another for the Earl Bishop, the fourth earl of Bristol and now at Ickworth and a fourth in terracotta for David Garrick Literature S. Howard, 'Boy on a dolphin: Nollekens and Cavaceppi' in The Art Bulletin, June 1964, vol.XLVI, no.2, pp.177-189 mentioned in the note on p.188 Condition Report: Restorations and repairs to old damages including: left ankle, feet and toes, right toes and section of ankle, left hand (now with further losses to three fingers), section of end of dolphin tail, area around wound to torso, possibly area of knee, top of pedestal. Brass or bronze pin stem possibly moved- as is receptacle slot to underside of child's body Loss to tip of child's nose. Overall dirty in areas- some extremity abrasions and scuffs Please see numerous additional images for visual references to condition 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