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A pair of carved limestone obelisks, after the model by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- 300cm. high overall; the pedestal 70cm. high, 57cm. wide, 45cm. deep each
Literature
Related Literature:
R. Wittkower, The Sculptyres of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1955, plate 98.
Condition
In overall good condition. One with minor damage (2 by 4cm.) to the back of the obelisk. Please note the quantity of this lot should read 10.
"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
The original Pulcino della Minerva is situated at the Piazza Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome and was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1666 - 1667. The elephant supports, one of the eleven Egyptian obelisks in Rome, is said to be one of two obelisks moved from Sais, where they were built during the Twenty-sixth dynasty (589 BC-570 BC).