- 334
Attributed to Francesco Fanelli (1577 - after 1642) Anglo-Italian, 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Actaeon devoured by his hounds
- bronze, on a later black marble base
- Attributed to Francesco Fanelli (1577 - after 1642) Anglo-Italian, 17th century
the base inscribed Adriaen de Vries late C16 in pencil on the underside of the base and with a label inscribed A member of the JAMNITZER family Christoph? Wenzel? P.W.
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are several minor hairline fissures due to casting faults. There are a few missing casting sprues which have left small circular holes. Actaeon's proper left antler and part of the tail of the dog on his back has been lost. Some white material is showing between Actaeon's lower back and the rock he is sitting on.
The condition of the base is good with minor chips to the corners.
"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
Further casts of this small bronze are in the Victora and Albert Museum (inv. no. A119-1910) and with Daniel Katz (see A collector's cabinet II, exh. cat. Daniel Katz Ltd., London, 2008, no. 17). The other versions represent Actaeon with his fingers clenched rather than outstretched.