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Italie, fin XVIe / début XVIIe siècle Hercule et le lion de Némée
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Hercule et le lion de Némée
- en bronze doré; sur un socle en bronze doré
- Haut. (totale) 17 cm; height (overall) 6 2/3 in.
Provenance
Vente du Château de Monseaux en Brie, 13 juin 1990, lot 99 (adjugé 80.000FF); ancienne collection Georges Bemberg.
Literature
P. Cros, Bronzes de la Renaissance Italienne, Toulouse, 1996, p 15.
Condition
Very good condition overall with very minor surface dirt and minor wear to the gilding consistent with age and handling. Hercules and the lion are cast separately. The gilt bronze base is probably a later addition. Highly detailed chiselling especially on Hercules hair and on the lion mane.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Un bronze similaire par le médailliste et sculpteur vénitien Vittore Gambello (1460–1537) se trouve au Museum of Art de Cleveland (haut. 10 cm).