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Vénus au bain Italie, fin XVIIe/début XVIIIe siècle, d'après Giambologna (1529-1608)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. (bronze) 13,4 cm; height (bronze) 5 1/3 in.
en bronze à patine brune; sur un socle en porphyre, marbre blanc et bronze doré
Literature
D. Banzato, Bronzi del Rinascimento, Collezione Vok, cat. exp., Padoue, 2004, n° 35; Ch. Avery, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, cat. exp., Londres, 1978, p. 64, n° 6.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling and some minor surface dirt to the crevices.
"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
Le modèle original de ce bronze, aujourd'hui disparu, fut réalisé par Giambologna en cire, probablement dans les années 1555 à 1561. Un petit bronze du même sujet est conservé à Florence (Museo Nazionale, Bargello).