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Apollon jouant de la lyre, France, vers 1720-1740, attribué à Jean-Joseph Vinache (1696-1754)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Apollon jouant de la lyre
- en terre cuite
- Haut. 66 cm
- Height 26 in
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
J.R. Gaborit, G. Bresc-Bautier, Sculpture Française II - Renaissance et Temps Modernes, vol. 2, p. 610.
J.R. Gaborit, G. Bresc-Bautier, Sculpture Française II - Renaissance et Temps Modernes, vol. 2, p. 610.
Condition
Good condition overall with some minor surface dirt. Patina appears to have been retouched at several places. A few natural firing hairline cracks. One break which runs vertically through the base along his proper left foot. A very minor restoration to the lower edge of the lyre and two fingers of his proper left hand (index and thumb).
"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
Fils du sculpteur Joseph Vinache, il quitte Paris pour s'installer en Allemagne puis à Dresde. Il y réalise le modèle d'une statue équestre d'Auguste II de Saxe, roi de Pologne. De retour à Paris, il est reçu à l'Académie royale de Peinture et de Sculpture en 1736. Apollon jouant de la lyre semble être un sujet récurrent dans son oeuvre. Il réalisa un bronze de ce sujet pour le roi de Pologne (Dresde, Skulpturensammlung). Une variante en terre cuite se trouve au musée du Louvre (inv. n° RF 3082). Apollon peut également faire pendant à Diane (vente Sotheby's, Londres, 8 juillet 2011, lot 74).