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March 06, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 236

Lot 236

Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945)

Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945)
Lot 236 Details
Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945)

BUST OF SAPPHO

marble, bronze, signed verso (F. Vichi, Firenze)
height 23.7 in — 60.2 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $13,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945)
  • Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945)
  • Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945)
Provenance:

Ex Collection of James H. Haffa, Jr. (1894-1980)

Note:

James Haffa was the lead architect for the Archdiocese of Toronto with works spanning four decades. His designs for churches, schools and other buildings drew upon Gothic and Romanesque traditions, and in 1957 he was made a Knight of St. Gregory by Pope Pius XII for a career devoted to ecclesiastical architecture.

CONDITION DETAILS

In very good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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