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Chimère regardant vers le haut France, deuxième moitié du XVIIe siècle
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze doré et ciselé
- Haut. 9 cm, larg.15 cm, haut. (socle) 3,5 cm
- Height 3 1/2 in; width 5 7/8 in; height (base) 1 3/8 in
en bronze doré finement ciselé et martelé; sur un socle en bois noirci de forme rectangulaire; portant une étiquette Collection N.E.LANDAU
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
"La Chimère, symbole de la somptuosité", Connaissance des Arts, janvier 1961, n°107, pp. 30-37.
"La Chimère, symbole de la somptuosité", Connaissance des Arts, janvier 1961, n°107, pp. 30-37.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some minor oxydation and vert-de-gris. The tip of the left wing missing and old fixation visible and one screw to the foot.
"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
La chimère, animal fantastique à griffes de lion et queue de serpent issu de la mythologie grecque prend place dans l'art décoratif français dans la seconde moitié du XVIIème siècle et on la retrouve dans les dessins des ornemanistes Oppenordt, Nicolas Pineau ou encore Slodtz comme sur l'entretoise des consoles, sur les pendules et même dans le bosquet de la Reine. Le modèle de la collection Landau proposé ici est remarquable par le dynamisme de sa ciselure et la vigueur de son modelé et fut probablement antérieurement fixé à un cartel comme en témoigne le modèle reproduit ici datant probablement des années 1720 (op. cit. p. 32).