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VINCENZO GEMITO | Il Filosofo (Bust of a Philosopher)
估價
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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描述
- Attributed to Vincenzo Gemito
- Il Filosofo (Bust of a Philosopher)
- signed: V. GEMITO and stamped thrice: FONDERIA GEMITO NAPOLI
- bronze, dark brown patina
- 50cm., 19 5/8 in.
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is dust in the crevices throughout. There is an area of slight scratching to the nose on the proper left side. There is some dark tarnishing in areas, including a vertical line running down the forehead and nose on the proper right side. There are a few minor original lacunae and hairline fissures to the beard and hair, including at the proper right temple.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Gemito's bust of Il Filosofo is one of his most engaging images. Inspired by the dishevelled and angular face of his adoptive father, Francesco Jadicicco, and the antique, this study foreshadows the physical appearance of the sculptor himself in later life. This combination of ancient and modern sources with a deep personal affinity with his subject is what defines Gemito's style. Il Filosofo's corkscrew curls allow Gemito to show off his consummate skill in casting bronze. The bust was exhibited at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900 and three years later at the Venice V Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte.
RELATED LITERATURE
I. Wardropper & L. Licht, Chiseled with a Brush: Italian Sculpture 1860-1925 from the Gilgore Collections, Chicago, 1994, p. 90, no. 20; Temi di Vincenzo Gemito, exh. cat. Palazzo Racani Arroni Spoletto, 1989, p. 124, no. 132
RELATED LITERATURE
I. Wardropper & L. Licht, Chiseled with a Brush: Italian Sculpture 1860-1925 from the Gilgore Collections, Chicago, 1994, p. 90, no. 20; Temi di Vincenzo Gemito, exh. cat. Palazzo Racani Arroni Spoletto, 1989, p. 124, no. 132