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Couple de Nubiens enturbanés, Italie, Venise, XIXe siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Couple de Nubiens enturbanés
- paire de bustes en marbre et onyx polychrome ; sur piédouches en marbre rouge ; sur des gaines modernes en bois
- (Femme) 78 x 50 x 21 cm ; (Homme) 77 x 57 x 20 cm
- (Woman) 30 3/4 by 19 2/3 by 8 1/4 in.; (Man) 30 1/3 by 22 1/2 by 7 3/4 in.
les têtes en marbre noir, l'homme coiffé d'un turban en marbre blanc, vêtu d'une chemise blanche à col ouvert avec un drapé en onyx, le manteau en onyx vert et rouge ; la femme porte un turban en onyx vert, un collier en lapis-lazuli autour du cou et une chemise découvrant son épaule droite
Condition
Good condition overall with a few lacks in the drapery and the edges of the turban.
"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
Les bustes de Nubiens en marbre polychrome connurent un succès grandissant en Europe au court du XVIIe siècle, suivant une progression parallèle à l’essor du commerce avec l’Afrique et l’Orient. Venise, jouissant d’un emplacement géographique exceptionnel, aux portes de l’Orient, confirma sa suprématie en tant que capitale maritime et commerciale. En effectuant leur Grand Tour, les visiteurs venant de toutes les cours d’Europe rapportèrent quantité de bustes similaires comme souvenir de prédilection de leur séjour italien.