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Hermaphrodite Italie, XVIIIe siècle, d'après l'Antique
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Hermaphrodite
- terre cuite
- 59 x 30 cm (terre cuite) ; 75 x 46 cm (avec socle)
- 22 1/4 x 11 3/4 in (terra cotta) ; 29 1/2 x 18 in (with socle)
sur un socle en bois noirci ; (un pied restauré)
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES :
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique. La statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen 1500 - 1900, Paris, 1988, p. 253, n° 118.
A. Jacobs, Laurent Delvaux 1696-1778, Paris, 1999, p. 249-251.
Condition
Good condition overall.
One restored vertical break in the middle of the sculpture going through the body of Hermaphrodite and its cushion, but does not disturb the general appearance of the sculpture. Another restoration to its left upraised foot showing a very fine hairline crack above the ankle. Minor surface dust in the crevices and very few minor chips at several places. The ebonised wooden base later. Very attractive piece.
"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
L'Hermaphrodite était, aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, une des statues les plus admirées de la collection Borghèse. Elle y était exposée depuis 1638, mais déjà en 1620 on trouve dans les comptes des Borghèse un paiement au sculpteur Lorenzo Bernini pour la restauration du marbre antique. Bien que l'Hermaphrodite Borghèse fut la plus célèbre, trois autres versions antiques étaient connues, dont l'une appartenant aux Ludovisi restaurée en 1621/23, aujourd'hui à Florence au musée des Offices. Des réductions en bronze existaient dès 1639 réalisées par Giovanni Francesco Susini (Metropolitain Museum, New-York) et une statuette en ivoire, oeuvre de François Duquesnoy.
Notre terre cuite est à rapprocher des oeuvres de Laurent Delvaux, réalisées par l'artiste en 1730 lors de son séjour romain pour le quatrième Duc de Bedford (1710-1771), aujourd'hui conservées à Woburn Abbey (collection du marquis de Tavistock, inv. n° 5200).
Notre terre cuite est à rapprocher des oeuvres de Laurent Delvaux, réalisées par l'artiste en 1730 lors de son séjour romain pour le quatrième Duc de Bedford (1710-1771), aujourd'hui conservées à Woburn Abbey (collection du marquis de Tavistock, inv. n° 5200).