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Paire d'Anges, Allemagne du Sud, Munich, vers 1741, attribuée à Simon Tröger (1683-1768)
Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire d'Anges
- sculptée en ivoire, les yeux incrustés de verre; sur des piedestaux métalliques modernes (les ailes manquantes pour l'un; trous de fixation)
- Haut. 16 cm
- Height 6 1/3 in
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
M. Trusted, R. Marth, (éd), Festschrift Christian Theuerkauff. Barocke Kunststückh, Munich, 2011, pp. 170-184.
M. Trusted, R. Marth, (éd), Festschrift Christian Theuerkauff. Barocke Kunststückh, Munich, 2011, pp. 170-184.
Condition
Good condition overall with some losses at several places. Left Angel: Two fixing holes visible, one in his right shoulder and one to his back. Joints and fine fissures at several places. One wing reattached. Three fingers of his proper left hand broken. Right Angel: His wings are missing. Index of his proper right hand missing. A few fixing holes visible at several places. Both very finely carved ivories.
"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
Ces deux anges décoraient jadis un groupe plus important comme l'indiquent les tenons et mortaises encore visibles sur les bras et les jambes des figures. Originaire du Tirol, ensuite actif à Innsbruck et Munich, Simon Tröger (1683-1768) fut l'un des sculpteurs d'ivoire les plus célèbres associant souvent l'ivoire au bois avec, ici, les yeux incrustés de verre. En effet, les putti ornant L'Enlevement de Proserpine au Bayerisches Nationalmuseum de Munich (inv n° R 4999) ou ceux du Jugement de Salomon (au V. & A. Museum à Londres), réalisés vers 1741 à Munich, sont tout à fait comparables à la paire proposée ici: on retrouve ces visages soigneusement dessinés, aux joues pleines, les boucles de cheveux qui s'enroulent autour des oreilles et la finesse des doigts.