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Circle of Francesco Bertos (1678-1741), North Italian, late 17th/ early 18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Pair of groups representing Lapiths and Centaurs
- bronze, on ebonised wood bases
- Circle of Francesco Bertos (1678-1741), North Italian, late 17th/ early 18th century
Provenance
Olive Dorothea Wentworth-Fitzwilliam (née Plunket), Countess Fitzwilliam, Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire, until 1975,
The Trustees of the Olive, Countess Fitzwilliam Chattels Settlement,
their sale, Christie's London, 8 July 1998, lot 51
The Trustees of the Olive, Countess Fitzwilliam Chattels Settlement,
their sale, Christie's London, 8 July 1998, lot 51
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronzes is good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age with some dirt to the crevices. There are several small lacunae due to casting flaws, including to the bases and in some crevices. Both horses have a round hole to the chest. The centaur looking to its proper right has a fissure in the proper left hind leg and the centaur looking to its proper right has a fissure in the proper left hind leg. The tail of the former has been reattached.
"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
Stylistically these can be compared with bronze equestrian groups that form part of groups such as Eurytus and Hippodamia by Bertos. However, none of his bronze groups incorporate the central drapery support which is present in these groups. A further example of one of the groups was sold as part of the Cyril Humphris collection (Sotheby's New York, 10-11 January 1995, lot 109) and was there attributed to Francesco Fanelli.
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Avery, The Triumph of Motion: Francesco Bertos (1678-1741) and the Art of Sculpture. Catalogue Raisonné, Turin, 2008, pp.239-243, no. 153
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Avery, The Triumph of Motion: Francesco Bertos (1678-1741) and the Art of Sculpture. Catalogue Raisonné, Turin, 2008, pp.239-243, no. 153