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Mercure Italie, XVIIIe siècle, d'après un modèle de Giambologna
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Mercure
- en bronze à patine noire, sur un socle en albâtre ; (le bronze probablement repatiné; le caducé associé; le cache sexe en plâtre rajouté)
- Haut. (bronze) 54 cm ; haut. (totale) 69 cm
- Height (bronze) 21 1/4 in ; height (total) 27 in
Literature
Référence bibliographique:
C. Avery, A. Radcliffe, Giambologna 1529-1608, Sculptor to the Medici, Londres, Vienne, 1978/79, p. 85, n° 34.
C. Avery, A. Radcliffe, Giambologna 1529-1608, Sculptor to the Medici, Londres, Vienne, 1978/79, p. 85, n° 34.
Condition
Good condition overall with wear to the patina at several places. The giltbronze caduceus is probably associated. His left leg just below knee shows a knock and patina has come off, as can be seen on the photograph. Bronze figure fit into bronze serving as a base. Square alabaster plinth screwed to the base.
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"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."