Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 819
Carmelo Fontana Sculpture, Pedestal
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Italian, 1775-1825)
Rebecca at the Well, inscribed and signed on base "Invention and Execution/of Carmelo Fontana Carrera", marble, 40-1/2 x 20 x 14 in., with oak pedestal, 32 x 21-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.
Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee [[europeanart]]/[[sculpture]]
Condition
lacking portion of digit on proper right hand, chips on bottom of base, some paint accretion; pedestal with wear
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
