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A fragmentary bronze figure of Deianeira, after Giambologna 17th/18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 27.5cm. high
cast in high relief, depicting the outstretched and scantily draped princess Deianeira in distress, on later stand, damages
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE:
Von allen Seiten Schön. Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock, Exh.cat. Staatliche Museen Berlin, Heidelberg 1995, pp. 376-377, no 118.
C. Avery, Giambologna, The Complete Sculpture, Oxford, 1987, pp. 144-145, 263-264, nos. 90-92.
Von allen Seiten Schön. Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock, Exh.cat. Staatliche Museen Berlin, Heidelberg 1995, pp. 376-377, no 118.
C. Avery, Giambologna, The Complete Sculpture, Oxford, 1987, pp. 144-145, 263-264, nos. 90-92.
Condition
In overall reasonably good condition. With cracks, dents and flaws due to the miscasting. Wanting arms. Old repairs to the legs and drapery. Remains of the mould inside the bronze and traces of the core pins.
"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
The complete cast of Nessus abducting Deianeira has depicted the precise moment that the centaur Nessus abducts Deianeira and the instant immediately before his dead. It is a scene of great pathos and drama that is accentuated by Deianeira's posture depicted in torsion, stabilising herself with one foot and her head thrown back in desperation.