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Vénus et Cupidon, Italie ou Angleterre, XVIIe siècle, attribué à Francesco Fanelli (actif vers 1608-1661)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Vénus et Cupidon
- petit groupe en bronze à patine brune
- Haut. 14 cm
- Height 5 1/2 in
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE :
M.-H. Schwartz (éd.), European sculpture from the Abbot Guggenheim Collection, New York, 2008, pp. 88-89.
M.-H. Schwartz (éd.), European sculpture from the Abbot Guggenheim Collection, New York, 2008, pp. 88-89.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some minor dents to the surface, notably to the back of Venus and traces of dirt in the crevices.
Very fine patina, desirable bronze.
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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
Originaire de Gênes, Francesco Fanelli partit pour l'Angeleterre où il fut appointé sculpteur du roi Charles Ier. Il se fit une spécialité des bronzes de petit format dont plusieurs exemples sont visibles à Londres, au V. & A. Museum (cf. M. Schwartz, op. cit., p. 88-89). Un bronze du même modèle se trouve dans la Abbott Guggenheim Collection.