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L'Enlèvement de Déjanire par Nessus, Allemagne, vers 1620
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- L'Enlèvement de Déjanire par Nessus
- en bronze à patine brun foncé ; sur un socle en bois noirci
- 47,5 x 26,5 x 14 cm; 18 2/3 by 10 1/2 by 5 1/2 in.
Literature
Die Beschwörung des Kosmos. Europäische Bronzen der Renaissance, cat. exp. Duisburg, 1995, p. 152-153, n° 60 (ill.)
Condition
The bronze has an overall black waxed patina with minor surface wear. Various surface scratches on the body and chest of the Centaur.
Good condition overall.
"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
Puisée des Métamorphoses d'Ovide, l'histoire relate la tentative d'enlèvement de Déjanire par le centaure Nessus. Ce dernier ayant échoué, il est mortellement blessé par une flèche empoisonnée décochée par Hercule venu au secours de son épouse. Un bronze identique au nôtre, attribué à un artiste actif à la cour de l'Empereur Rodolphe II, est conservé à la Galerie Nationale de Prague (inv. n° I.N. P5815, cf. op.cit.).