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Groupe de deux lions en marbre probablement Italie, XVIIIe siècle, inspiré d'un modèle de Giambologna
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 38 cm, larg. 32 cm, prof. 25cm
- Height 15 in; width 12 1/2 in; depth 9 7/8 in
sur un socle rectangulaire et marbre blanc et vert antique
Literature
BIBLIOGRAPHIE
Hommage à Nicolas Landau, Prince des Antiquaires (1887-1979),Kugel et Vervoordt, Paris, 2006, p. 16.
Hommage à Nicolas Landau, Prince des Antiquaires (1887-1979),Kugel et Vervoordt, Paris, 2006, p. 16.
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique, Paris, 1988, pp. 266-268.
Giambologna, sculptor to the Medici, cat. exp. Londres, 1978, pp. 188-190, n°170.
Condition
Very good condition overall with a few minor chips to the edges of the marble base consistent with age and handling. Both tails restored. Three fine hairline fissures to the surface of the marble (natural veins?)
"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
Giambologna réalisa en 1594 le groupe d'un Cheval attaqué par un lion d'après le modèle antique du Capitole. Ce groupe fortement célébré depuis sa découverte fit notamment l'admiration de Michel-Ange (op.cit, p 266-268).