1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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Jun 26, 2016 - Jun 27, 2016
Attributed to Antonio Pandiani (Italian, 1838-1928), "Putto Taming Lion", bronze and gilt bronze on silver metal and velvet covered wood base, apparently unmarked, wood base with label to underside "Antonio Pandiani Milano". Figural bronze group sculpture depicting a confident winged putto with whip in hand and arm gripping a none too pleased gilt lion whose head is held low in response to the putto's whip, the lion with muscular features, with silver metal base reminiscent of floral tapestry with fringe surround, surmounted to wood plinth base with velvet covering, wood base with four round silver feet. Overall with base approximately 8.75" x 12.75" x 7.5".
All elements apparently present. Overall with grime to surface, would benefit from light cleaning. Scattered gilt loss to lion, most noticeably in lion's mane. Scattered minor pitting to lion, not overwhelming. Some verdigris oxidation to putto, most noticeably to head/scalp. Scattered surface abrasions and scratches to sivlered element. Velvet with discoloration and wear commensurate with age and possible sun exposure.
Condition report statements are provided as a courtesy to interested clients by request - these reports state our professional opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. As such, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is not responsible for any omissions or errors to these condition reports. It is important to note that the absence of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. Prior to bidding, please consult the additional photos provided and ask all pertinent questions (i.e. condition, size, etc.). Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, please see our website for a list of shipping companies. For a condition report, please email Condition@AandOauctions.com. For additional photos, please email Photos@AandOauctions.com. Please note, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery sells items at a rate of approximately 80 to 100 lots per hour in a live auction setting. Since the auction moves quickly, online bidding platforms are,at times, unable to keep up with the pace. To avoid potential disappointment when bidding on an online platform, consider placing a realistic absentee bid in advance of the sale. Priority, in regards to bidding, goes to in-house floor bidders. Occasionally, the auctioneer may reject a live online bid and/or reopen a lot after the close of online bidding (typically due to a missed in-house floor bid). Due to this possibility, at times the online bidding platform will show an online bidder as the winning bid when they are not. All final winning bidders will be notified via invoicing from Ahlers & Ogletree typically by the Monday immediately following the sale. To bid with Ahlers & Ogletree as a phone or absentee bidder, please feel free to email us at bid@AandOAuctions.com. Lastly, please make sure to read over our firm's Terms and Conditions of Sale before bidding.