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Workshop of Ferdinando Tacca (1619-1686) Italian, Florence, third quarter 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- a bronze female figure
- Italian, Florence, third quarter 17th century
rich brown patina with traces of red gold lacquer, mounted on later marble socle
Condition
Thumb and tip of index finger on right hand missing. Small horizontal subtle repair to back of right calf of leg. Overall condition good with rich brown patina.
"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 attribution of this bronze is based on the stylistic connection with Ferdinando Tacca's group of two wrestling woman, a draped version of which was sold Sotheby's London, 9 December 1993, lot 122. Note the similar treatment of the female form, the hands and the hair. Also, the shape and pose of the figure's right hand compares well with Angelica in Tacca's Roger and Angelica (one sold Sotheby's New York 24 January 2008, lot 161). The present bronze is derived from the figure of Iole in the two figure group with Hercules attributed to Ferdinando Tacca and illustrated by Radcliffe and Pratesi. The bronze can also be compared to a bronze Atalanta attributed to Fanelli sold Sotheby's London 10 December 2004, lot 79.
RELATED LITERATURE
A. Radcliffe, " Ferdinando Tacca, the missing link in Italian Baroque bronzes", in Kunst der Barock in der Toskana (Munich, 1976) fig.10; G. Pratesi, Scultura Fiorentina del Seicento e Settecento (Turin, 1993) fig. 654
RELATED LITERATURE
A. Radcliffe, " Ferdinando Tacca, the missing link in Italian Baroque bronzes", in Kunst der Barock in der Toskana (Munich, 1976) fig.10; G. Pratesi, Scultura Fiorentina del Seicento e Settecento (Turin, 1993) fig. 654