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Vincenzo Gemito, 1852 - 1929 Tête de Philosophe
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Vincenzo Gemito
- Tête de Philosophe
- signé GEMITO, cachet de la fonderie Gemito à Naples
- en bronze à patine brune
- Haut. (totale) 52 cm; height (overall) 20 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection Chines, Rome
Literature
S. di Giacomo, Gemito, Naples, 1988, pp.105 et 158.
Temi di Vincenzo Gemito, cat. exp. Spoleto, Palazzo Racani Arroni, Rome, 1989, p. 124, n° 13.
Temi di Vincenzo Gemito, cat. exp. Spoleto, Palazzo Racani Arroni, Rome, 1989, p. 124, n° 13.
Condition
Good condition overall with some oxidation to the crevices of the hair and the back. Warm brown patina to the face. minor wear and oxidation to the base.
"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
Francesco Jadicicco, père adoptif de Vincenzo Gemito, servit de modèle à cette tête de philosophe au regard déterminé. Le réalisme du modelage de la barbe, rehaussée d'une ciselure nerveuse, associé à l'hiératisme des modèles antiques, forment un dialogue entre moderne et ancien cher au sculpteur. Ce modèle fut présenté pour la première fois au public à Paris, lors de l'Exposition Universelle de 1900.