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Acis et le Poème lyrique, France, XVIIIe siècle, d'après des modèles de Jean-Baptiste Tuby (1635-1700)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Acis et le Poème lyrique
- paire de statuettes en bronze à patine couleur médaille
- Haut. 25 cm; height 10 in.
s'appuyant sur un tronc d'arbre, le jeune berger Acis joue de la flute, un tissu drapé autour de ses hanches; il forme paire avec le Poème lyrique, une jeune nymphe coiffée d'une couronne de lauriers. Vêtue à l'antique d'un tissu drapé sur son épaule et enveloppant son corps, elle pose le pied droit sur un rocher tout en jouant de la harpe
Literature
F. Souchal, French Sculptors of the 17th and 18th centuries.The reign of Louis XIV, Oxford, 1981, t. III, p. 331 et 345.
Condition
Very good overall condition with general wear to the patina consistent with age and handling.
The Poeme lyrique's right side of her face has a minor damage and the shell on the top of her lyre is slightly misshaped. There is a plug in the middle of the drapery on the fornt and a casting flaw in the left hip.
Acis: overall wear to the patina consistent with age and handling, with various surface scratches notably on his back. White remains of paint on the back.
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
Jean-Baptiste Tuby (1635-1700) réalisera en 1674 à la commande de Le Brun les marbres grandeur nature d'Acis, formant paire avec Galathée, ainsi que le Poème lyrique pour une série de vingt cinq statues destinées aux jardins de Versailles.