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Attributed to Jan Claudius de Cock (1667-1735) Flemish, early 18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Bust of a Young Moor
- white marble, on a black marble socle
- Attributed to Jan Claudius de Cock (1667-1735) Flemish, early 18th century
the medaillion with a representation of Louis XIV
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is minor veining consistent with material, including to the medallion. There are some naturally occurring inclusions, including to the forehead. There are small chips to the edges of the drapery. There are small losses to the socle.
"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
Jan Claudius de Cock is first recorded as apprenticed to the studio of the sculptor Pieter I Verbruggen in Antwerp in 1683. After Verbruggen’s death in 1686, de Cock established himself in Antwerp and then in Breda where he was commissioned by William III, Stadholder of the Netherlands to work on sculpture for a courtyard in the town. From 1697/8 he is recorded in Antwerp where he appears to have had a large workshop. This bust may be compared with the full-length figure of a young African prince in the Rijksmuseum fully signed by De Cock and dated 1704 (inv. no. BK-1972-134).
Other versions of this bust with different medallions can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no. A18-1913) and Temple Newsam House, Leeds. One was included in a Christie’s London sale on 29 April 1980, lot 55, and another appeared in a Sotheby’s Monte Carlo sale on 27 May 1980, lot 1167a. The different medallions may reflect the different interests of the patrons.
Other versions of this bust with different medallions can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no. A18-1913) and Temple Newsam House, Leeds. One was included in a Christie’s London sale on 29 April 1980, lot 55, and another appeared in a Sotheby’s Monte Carlo sale on 27 May 1980, lot 1167a. The different medallions may reflect the different interests of the patrons.
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Leeuwenberg and W. Halsema-Kubes, Beeldhouwkunst in het Rijksmuseum, cat. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Hague, 1973, no. 339A