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Bottega di Niccolò Roccatagliata (circa 1570-1636) Italia, Venezia, fine del XVI secolo
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Calamaio a sarcofago con zampe leonine e con coperchio sormontato da figura allegorica della Fama tra due cupidi ciascuno con cornucopia
- inscritto sul plinto: NON OMNIS MORIAR
- bronzo
- Bottega di Niccolò Roccatagliata (circa 1570-1636) Italia, Venezia, fine del XVI secolo
Provenance
Ettore Viancini, Venezia;
Collezione del Conte Asta, Venezia;
Heim Gallery, Londra;
Sotheby's New York, Important European Terracotta & Bronze Sculpture from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 29 gennaio 2010, lotto 403.
Collezione del Conte Asta, Venezia;
Heim Gallery, Londra;
Sotheby's New York, Important European Terracotta & Bronze Sculpture from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 29 gennaio 2010, lotto 403.
Condition
Good condition and lovely patina.
The allegory of fame is missing an attribute on the right hand and has a loss on the left one. The inside of the cover has an addition on the metal lid, then re-wildered in a later date and with a collection paper label of inventory "S.30/1".
At the centre of the low moulding above the sarcophagus base, a small hole for 0.5 cm.
"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
L'iscrizione NON OMNIS MORIAR è tratta dalle Odi di Orazio (libro III, poema XXX).
L'opera è accompagnata da attestato di libera circolazione
An export licence is available for this lot
L'opera è accompagnata da attestato di libera circolazione
An export licence is available for this lot