- 107
Netherlandish or German After a model by Adriaen de Vries (c. 1556-1626)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Bather
- bronze, on a stone socle
- Netherlandish or German After a model by Adriaen de Vries (c. 1556-1626)
Literature
J. Menzhausen & W. Klonke, Einführung in das Grüne Gewölbe, Altenburg 1976, p. 67; D. Syndram, Das Grüne Gewölbe zu Dresden. Führer durch seine Geschichte und seine Sammlungen, Munich & Berlin 1994, pp. 70-1
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some minor wear consistent with age. Some of the original core pins and plugs have corroded. There is a minor casting flaw to the hair on top of the head.
The stone of the socle has some minor chips and nicks, particularly at the lower front edge.
"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 figure has been exhibited in the Grünes Gewölbe, Dresden, as a work of the circle of Adriaen de Vries, from after the second World War until recently, when it was returned to its owner.
RELATED LITERATURE
U. Berger & V. Krahn, Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum Braunschweig. Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock. Katalog der Sammlung, Braunschweig 1994, no. 197, pp. 240-2; F. Scholten, ed., Adriaen de Vries 1556-1626, imperial sculptor, exh. cat. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Zwolle, 1998, pp. 131-3, no. 10