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Italie, Venise, vers 1600, d'après Tiziano Aspetti (1559-1606) Judith
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Judith
- en bronze à patine brune; sur un socle en marbre et bronze doré
- Haut. (totale) 33 cm; height (overall) 13 in.
Literature
L. Plascing, Venezianische Bildauer der Renaissance, Viennes, 1921, p. 581, fig. 637 et fig. 638.
Condition
Very good condition overall, with minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. Very good quality of cast fire and detailed. Few lacks to the base.
"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
Issu d’une famille de bronziers actifs à Padoue, Aspetti part pour Venise, dans un environnement artisitique marqué par l’influence de Jacopo Sansovino (1486-1570) et Danese Cattaneo (1512-1572). Il se forme alors auprès de son contemporain, Girolamo Campagna (1549-1625), dont l’atelier florissant rayonne dans toute la Vénétie, à Padoue et jusqu’en Toscane. Giovanni Grimani, homme d’église influent, grand collectionneur et mécène éclairé sera son principal soutien. Il réalisera de nombreux bronzes à sa demande et restaurera plusieurs de ses antiques. Le contraposto gracieux de Judith – au visage délicat et aux belles mains aux longs doigts fins -, contraste de manière saisissante avec la gigantesque tête barbue d’Holopherne. Un bronze de ce modèle se trouve au Kunsthistorishe Museum de Viennes.