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Attributed to Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621) Netherlandish, early 17th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- a bronze head of a boy
- Netherlandish, early 17th century
solid cast, rich brown patina, on later wood socle
Condition
In good condition with rich brown patina worn in parts. The head is a fragment from a larger figure as is evident from the back of the head
"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 head of a young child with broad rounded forehead, deep set eyes, fleshy lips and creased neck in addition to the detailed curls of hair can be compared with two bronze busts, one at at the Victoria and Albert Museum, illustrated by Avery, which have now been attributed to Hendrick de Keyser based on their stylistic similarity with the child torch bearer that surmounts the tomb of William the Silent in the Nieuwe Kerk, Delft. Compare also with further bronze bust in the Palazzo Venezia, Rome, also attributed to de Keyser illustrated in the Masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque Sculpture from the Palazzo Venezia, Rome exhibition catalogue.
RELATED LITERATURE
C.Avery, ‘Hendrick de Keyser as a sculptor of small bronzes’, reprinted in Studies in European Sculpture, Avery, ed., London 1981, p. 175. figs 18 and 19; Masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque Sculpture from the Palazzo Venezia, Rome, ed. S.Zuraw, Georgia Museum of Art, ex. cat., October 5-November 24, Georgia, 1996, p.62, cat. no.12
RELATED LITERATURE
C.Avery, ‘Hendrick de Keyser as a sculptor of small bronzes’, reprinted in Studies in European Sculpture, Avery, ed., London 1981, p. 175. figs 18 and 19; Masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque Sculpture from the Palazzo Venezia, Rome, ed. S.Zuraw, Georgia Museum of Art, ex. cat., October 5-November 24, Georgia, 1996, p.62, cat. no.12