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Lampe à huile en bronze en forme de Bacchus Italie, probablement Padoue, vers 1500, XVIe siècle
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Lampe à huile en bronze en forme de Bacchus
- un numéro d'inventaire incisé sur le socle 175
- Haut. 20 cm
- Height 8 in
L'homme barbu, coiffé d'une couronne de feuilles de vigne, soutient son panier chargé de fruits avec son sexe ; sur un socle en marbre bleu turquin
Provenance
Ancienne collection du Prince Waldegg
Condition
Good condition overall with minor wear to the black patina, consistent with age and handling. A few minor cassting flaws and plugs visible to the surface at several places.
"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
Ce curieux Bacchus servait sans doute de lampe à l'huile comme l'indique l'ouverture dans le panier. Caractéristique des oeuvres de Padoue du début du XVIème siècle, le sujet pourrait être interprété comme une personnification de la fertilité.