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Figure de Mars, Italie, Venise, vers 1590, d'après un modèle de Tiziano Aspetti (1557/59-1606)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Figure de Mars
- porte sous la base un numéro d'inventaire à la peinture rouge 290
- en bronze à patine noire
- Haut. 48 cm
- Height 19 in.
Literature
Krahn, Bronzetti veneziani, Die Venezianischen Kleinbronzen der Renaissance aus dem Bode-Museum Berlin, Berlin, 2003, pp. 156-157.
Condition
Good Venitian cast with dark patina and some casting flaws. The tip of his sword appears to be missing. Some casting flaws and lacks to the terrasse, probably where the base had been attached to an andiron.
very good bronze in very good condition overall.
"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
Ce modèle a probablement été pensé en tant que tête de chenet et il a généralement pour pendant la figure de Vénus. Un bronze du même sujet est conservé à la Frick Collection, New York (inv. no 1916.2.56) et un deuxième à Berlin, au Bode-Museum (inv. no 8647).