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Italie, XIXe siècle, d'après Giambologna (1529-1608) Hercule et le sanglier d'Erymanthe
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Hercule et le sanglier d'Erymanthe
- en bronze à patine brun vert; sur un socle en écaille et bronze doré (à l'origine un haut de régulateur)
- Haut. (totale) 49 cm; height (overall) 19 1/3 in.
Literature
Ch. Avery, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, Londres, 1978, pp. 125-127, n° 78, 79 et 80.
Condition
Good condition overall with minor wear to the patina and dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling. The boar and Hercules' proper left arm are cast in one piece with Hercules' body, a joint visible to his proper left shoulder. A few very minor casting flaws visible at several places. The club in Hercules' proper right hand slightly loose. A few minor scratches and hairline fissures to the tortoiseshell marquetry and oxidation to the gilt bronze mounts consistent with age and handling. Very decorative piece.
"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 fut élaboré par Giambologna, entre 1587 et 1589, à la demande de François Ier de Médicis pour orner la Tribune des Offices.