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After a model by Giambologna (1529-1608), German or Netherlandish, 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- hercules
- bronze on a red Verona marble base
- German or Netherlandish, 18th century
inscribed in paint: RBK 15247
Provenance
Munich Residenz;
Galerie van Diemen, Berlin; their forced sale, Paul Graupe, Munich, 25-26 January 1935, lot 406 (as Hubert Gerhard);
donated to the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 1938 (RBK 15247);
on loan to Muiderslot Castle, Muiden, 1957- at least 1973;
restituted to the heirs of Jacob and Rosa Oppenheimer in 2011
Galerie van Diemen, Berlin; their forced sale, Paul Graupe, Munich, 25-26 January 1935, lot 406 (as Hubert Gerhard);
donated to the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 1938 (RBK 15247);
on loan to Muiderslot Castle, Muiden, 1957- at least 1973;
restituted to the heirs of Jacob and Rosa Oppenheimer in 2011
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a number of stable slightly visible casting joints, including at the tops of both legs, at the proper left arm and two at the lightning bolts either side of the hand. The casting joint at the top of the proper right arm has been repaired and the arm possibly reattached. There is a restored fissure and a plug in this area. There are a number of original casting plugs visible. There are two small holes in the underside of the raised proper left foot and a small hole in the top of the club. The condition of the base is excellent with minor dirt and wear.
"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
LITERATURE
Verslagen der rijksverzamelingen van geschiedenis en kunst (Rijksmuseum), Amsterdam, 1938, pp. 11, 16-17; J. Leeuwenberg and W. Halsema-Kubes, Beeldhouwkunst in het Rijksmuseum, cat. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Hague/ Amsterdam, 1973, p. 173, no. 209
Verslagen der rijksverzamelingen van geschiedenis en kunst (Rijksmuseum), Amsterdam, 1938, pp. 11, 16-17; J. Leeuwenberg and W. Halsema-Kubes, Beeldhouwkunst in het Rijksmuseum, cat. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Hague/ Amsterdam, 1973, p. 173, no. 209