- 316
Vénus accroupie France, XVIIIe siècle, d'après l'Antique
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. (bronze) 16,5 cm, haut. (socle) 7,3 cm
- Height (bronze) 6 1/2 in; height (base) 2 7/8 in.
en bronze à patine noire, sur un socle en marbre vert antique
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique, Paris, 1988, p. 349-350.
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique, Paris, 1988, p. 349-350.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some wear to the patination consistent with age and handling.
"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
Ce bronze dérive du marbre antique conservé au palais des Offices à Florence, statue mentionnée de manière certaine pour la première fois en 1704. Le succès de ce marbre entraina de nombreuses imitations, la plus célèbre étant celle réalisée par Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720), achevée en 1686, et conservée au Musée du Louvre (inv n° RF 3005), dont un bronze grandeur nature fut réalisé par la fonderie Keller (conservé à Versailles).