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Buste de Ménélas
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Buste de Ménélas
- signé De Pieri
en bronze; sur un piédouche en bronze doré
- Haut. 27 cm
- Height 10 2/3 in
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
Catalogue expos Anticomania, Galerie Kugel, Paris 2011
Condition
Bronze is in very good condition overall with minor wear to the thick black patina, especially to his nose, edges of the helmet, and rim of the shoulders, and some oxydation consistent with age and handling. Remains of black lacquer to the giltbronze base.
"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
Ménélas, roi de Sparte, fut l'une des figures majeures de la légendaire Guerre de Troie, qu'il déclencha afin de récupérer son épouse Hélène, enlevée par le prince troyen Pâris. Notre buste est une fonte en bronze d'après le marbre héllénistique du Pasquino (du IIIe siècle av. JC). Le guerrier lacédémonien est représenté coiffé d'un casque richement orné de figures d'animaux et d'une scène mythologique.