IMPORTANT MARBLE SCULPTURE of GIRL by CHAUNCEY IVES Start Price USD 37,500.00 Current Price USD 37,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Varied Westchester County Estates See more about 'IMPORTANT MARBLE SCULPTURE of GIRL by CHAUNCEY IVES' Description Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Sell more with every listing. Get Vendio Gallery today! I have just purchased this delightful Marble sculpture of a Romantic Girl measuring approx 37" high and signed by Ives.Chauncey Ives sculptures at auction have soared over the last 3 years with two sculptures by Ives being sold at Christie's. One bust of a lady 24" high brought 50 Thousand and the second sculpture also a bust measuring 23" high fetching 36 Thousand. In May 2004 at Christie's a 60" Marble brought 276 Thousand and in 2003 a 53" marble of a Lady sold for 81 Thousand dollars..as you can see Ives Sculptures are bringing top prices on todays Art Market..This glorious Marble sculpture of a girl entitled Sans Souci measures 38" high by 23" by 14" and was created in 1869...Chauncey Bradley Ives Carrera marble sculpture, "Sans Souci," modeled as a carefree young girl with an open book in one hand the other arm supporting her as she leans back, her mass of curls trailing behind. It is Signed on the backside of the base, "CB IVES FECIT ROMAE 1869." Chauncey Bradley Ives (American 1810-1894) is most recognized for his mythical and romantic sculptures.This sculpture now being offered is absolutely breathtaking and a very solid Investment...Condition report:There are two locks of hair that have been repaired at the point that they fall free from the body, the big toe of the outstretched foot has been repaired, there is a 1" loss to the back right hand side edge of the skirt, a 2" loss to a leaf on the back right side, and two leaves with small chips, there are small chips along the bottom edge of the piece. The lips, hair and dress are particularly well articulated.The piece has a slightly sandy feel, but not extremely; and is pretty consistent throughout. ..Please see my other listings for other Fine Art and the UNUSUAL in fine Antiques and Architectural items.. Please click below anywhere on my Guarantee or on any pictures to bring you to my current offerings then bookmark that page................. ...............Private Auctions.................. Please note that as of September 1st 2006 all our e bay auctions will be Private. This measure is solely intended to protect you, our customers, from the rash of Phony e mail second chance offers..Spoofs..and other Shenanigans by Fraudulent "SELLERS" with offers of similar or identical items for sale. We believe that our bidders have a right to their privacy and not to be solicited by fraudulent entities. Please be assured that we will never disclose your e mail address to any other party. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.Feel secure if you receive a second chance offer from Naruko on an item that you bid on that the offer is valid since Naruko is the only one able to see your e mail address with the Private auction format. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE & LIMITED WARRANTY: Naruko fully guarantees the authenticity of the art work listed as we have described it. If a refund is requested for reasons of authenticity,1. The title and or description of the auction will state that I guarantee the painting to be by the hand of the artist or stating that the Painting is by the artist listed 2. the work of art must be returned within 30 days of your receiving it (10 days if based on condition only), in the same condition in which it was sold along with a signed written statement from a professionally recognized and qualified authority stating that the art work is not by the hand of the artist described and named in the auction............3.All returns for authenticity or condition issues will be at the Buyers Risk Cost and Expense.Buyer will pay for all shipping and packing both ways...Paintings “attributed” to an artist, “in the manner of” and “circle of” are covered by the condition guarantee only. Place a Bid!