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Saint Jean Népomucène, Allemagne du Sud, XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Saint Jean Népomucène
- figure en ivoire sculpté, les yeux en verre ; sur une base en bois noirci postérieure
- Haut. 45 cm
- Height 17 2/3 in.
Literature
M. Trusted, R. Marth (éd), Festschrift Christian Theuerkauff. Barocke Kunststückh, Munich, 2011, pp. 170-184.
Ch. Theuerkauff, Elfenbein. Sammlung Reiner Winkler, Munich, 1984, pp. 128-129.
Ch. Theuerkauff, Elfenbein. Sammlung Reiner Winkler, Munich, 1984, pp. 128-129.
Condition
Massive ivory figure in very good condition overall with some minor surface dirt which can be easily removed. His proper right arm is carved separately, with the small finger missing, the index repaired. His eyes inlaid with glass. A small hole to the back of his hat, maybe where something had been attached. One side of the hat carved separately. A few fine fissures visible at several places to the ivory and some dark yellow colouring to the back of the figure.
Very good piece which can be recommended.
"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
Le mouvement du corps, en léger contraposto sur la jambe gauche, une main ramenée sur le cœur, reprend à l'identique l'attitude du Saint dans la Glorification de Saint Jean de Nepomuk de la collection Reiner Winkler. L'auteur de ce groupe, Simon Tröger (1683-1768), fut au XVIIIe siècle l'un des sculpteurs sur ivoire les plus réputés en Allemagne du sud, associant souvent à l'ivoire le bois ou le verre, tel qu'ici, pour figurer les yeux. Le nom de ce prêtre catholique du XIVe siècle fait référence à Nepomuck, sa ville natale, en Bohême, dont il est devenu le saint patron. Il mourut en martyr pour s'être opposé au roi Venceslas IV de Bohême et fut canonisé par le pape Benoît XIII en 1729.