- 154
Vestale, Italie, Rome, fin du XVIIIe siècle, d'après l'Antique, par D. Pieri
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Vestale
- signée D. Pieri Ft
- statuette en bronze à patine brun vert ; sur un socle en marbre vert
- Haut. (totale) 35 cm; height (overall) 13 2/3 in.
Literature
A. Panzetta, Nuovo Dizionario degli Sculptori Italiani, Turin, 2003, p. 694.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some oxydation and verdegris to the surface which may be removed by cleaning. Very decorative bronzes, finely cast. A few chips to the edges of the marble 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
L'auteur de ce bronze pourrait être identifié comme étant Demetrio Pieri, sculpteur actif à Rome au XVIIIe siècle, dans l'atelier d'Antonio Canova (1757-1822).
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE:
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique, la statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen, New Haven, Londres, 1981, pp. 235-236.
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE:
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique, la statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen, New Haven, Londres, 1981, pp. 235-236.