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MONOGRAMMIST I.M.G., ITALIAN, PROBABLY ROME, CIRCA 1600, | Cristo Vivo
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Cristo Vivo
- monogrammed I.M.G (under the right foot)
- ivory; on an ebonised wooden cross with tortoiseshell veneer
- (Cristo Vivo) 21 x 18,5 cm ; 8 1/4 by 7 1/4 in.
Condition
In overall good condition with surface dirt consistent with age and handling. There are a few hairline fissures to the corpus at several places consistent with the material. As expected, the back of the ivory is lighter due to the lack of light. The fingers of both hands are carved separately and could be replacements. His two big toes have been replaced. A hole is visible to the back of Christ's head where the aureole was attached. Both arms are carved separately with joints visible. The cross with some fissures to the marquetry and missing tortoiseshell elements at the top and the brass framing of the cross. Wonderful carving with a very expressive face and sublime contrapposto of the body.
"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 present crucifix is comparable to ivory Cristo Morto signed by Giovanni Antonio Gualterio (active 1582-1600), who produced works dedicated to reknowned Roman patrons including Cardinal Ferdinando de Medici. The haunting gaze of the suffering Christ, his exagerated contraposto and his wonderfully carved torso are similar to a Cristo Vivo sold by Sotheby's London, 10 December 2015, lot 386 (monogrammed JAG and dated 1585). RELATED LITERATURE
E. Schmidt, "Christ in the Counter Refomration. Asigned and dated ivory by Giovanni Antonio Gualterio", Storia dell'arte, 2008, n° 19, pp. 5-20.
E. Schmidt, "Christ in the Counter Refomration. Asigned and dated ivory by Giovanni Antonio Gualterio", Storia dell'arte, 2008, n° 19, pp. 5-20.