- 98
Groupe en biscuit de porcelaine de la manufacture Volpato, Rome, vers 1785-1803
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 12,5 cm, larg. 19 cm
- Height 5 in; width 7 1/2 in
représentant un satyre levant une massue et tenant un bouc, un amour allongé sous les pattes de l'animal sur une base ovale ; (quelques restaurations aux extrémités)
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
L. Melegati, H. Honour, I trionfi di Volpato, Milan, 2004
L. Melegati, H. Honour, I trionfi di Volpato, Milan, 2004
Condition
Firing cracks on body of satyr, the end of his right foot broken and missing.
Both horns of goat restored; left leg of goat restored.
Restoration to fingers of left hand of putto; one finger missing.
Three test holes under 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
Fondée en 1785, la manufacture romaine de Giovanni Volpato, graveur et fournisseur d'antiquités de la bonne société de l'époque, se consacre à la production de biscuits de grande qualité d'inspiration archéologique ou dérivée de la sculpture contemporaine. Notre groupe en biscuit apparait sur une liste des prix de 1795 ou il est mentionné : Satyre et des enfants qui jouent avec un bouc au prix de 9 sequins.