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After a model by Alessandro Algardi
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Alessandro Algardi
- Corpus
- bronze on later wood cross
- height of corpus 29 1/8 in., 74 cm; height overall 79 1/2 in., 179 cm
olive-brown patina beneath golden translucent varnish
Provenance
Ridolfi Collection, Florence; Heim Gallery, London
Exhibited
Heim Summer 1980, no. 35
Literature
Montagu 1985, p. 337, cat. no. 16.D.19
Condition
Beautifully chiselled. Remainders of translucent lacquer over rich olive-brown patina. Small dark dots or patches which may be verdigris in some areas. Small standard casting flaws (such as exterior side of proper left knee) and pins evident throughout. A reddish residue on some surfaces. Some red wax fills to flaws including: on back, front and left side of drapery, proper left side of neck, above center of perizonium. Titulus with bends and dents. The wood cross: some small surface abrasions, minor worming. Age cracks and losses to veneer (particularly at bottom).
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present corpus is an exceptional early version of the the crucifix Algardi designed for Pope Innocent X, which was perhaps the most popular baroque crucifix model and the most repeated of Algardi's works. The quality of the cast and chasing suggest a Florentine origin around 1700. The titulus above and skull and bones below are not part of Algardi's design but appear to be contemporary with the corpus.