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Chien jouant France, début du XVIIe siècle, attribué à Barthélemy Prieur (vers 1536-1611)
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Chien jouant
- bronze à belle patine brune ; sur un socle en bois noirci et une plinthe en marbre rouge et blanc
- Haut. (bronze) 10 cm, larg. 15,5 cm; haut. (socle) 6 cm
- Height (bronze) 3 7/8 in; width 6 1/9 in; height (base) 2 1/3 in
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
A. Radcliffe, The Robert H. Smith collection. Bronzes 1500 - 1650, Londres 1994, p. 146-149, n° 27.
A. Radcliffe, The Robert H. Smith collection. Bronzes 1500 - 1650, Londres 1994, p. 146-149, n° 27.
Condition
Very good condition overall with wear to the patina and a few surface scratches consistent with age and handling. Cast very fine and crisp with a few patches and casting plugs visible to the surface of the bronze, remains of dark brown varnish. Some dirt in the crevisses which can be easily removed. Minor wear to the ebonised wooden base, placed on a white marble and rouge Languedoc plinth.
Very fine and fresh cast, 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
La finition élaborée du bronze et la précision apportée aux détails rapprochent ce chien des oeuvres de Barthélémy Prieur, connu pour la qualité de ses fontes d'animaux en bronze de petite taille. Notamment, son Lion marchant et son Lion dévorant une biche, dont on connaît des exemplaires au Metropolitan Museum de New York, dans les collections Robert H. Smith et Thyssen-Bornemisza, présentant des analogies frappantes avec notre bronze. On remarque une physionomie très similaire du corps, svelte, élégamment étiré et allongé, les phalanges des pattes très prononcées, les plis de la peau sur le museau, la bouche entrouverte ainsi que les côtes apparentes. En effet, l'inventaire après décès de Barthélémy Prieur, sculpteur du Roi, mentionne en 1611 '...cinq figures d'animaulx aussy de bronse de thaureaulx, lions, chiens tant petits que grands prisez ensemble cinquante livres tournois ...'..