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Vénus au bain, Italie, Florence, fin du XVIIe / début du XVIIIe, d'après un modèle de Giambologna (1529-1608)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Vénus au bain
- en bronze à patine brune ; sur un socle en bois
- Haut. (bronze) 33,9 cm, haut. (socle) 13 cm
- Height (bronze) 13 1/3 in.; height (base) 5 in.
Provenance
acquis chez Vincent Laloux, Bruxelles, vers 1985
Literature
Ch. Avery, A. Radcliffe (éd.), Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, cat. exp. Londres, 1978, pp. 62-63.
Condition
Very crisp cast in good condition overall. Some scratches and wear to the patina at several places, consistent with age and handling. Patina rubbed off in particular to her back, to her proper left shoulder, to her proper right arm, and some minor wear to her face. Very nice bronze.
"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 statuette de la Vénus au bain fut longtemps considérée comme une œuvre de jeunesse de Giambologna, réalisée vers 1565. De nos jours, il semble plus vraisemblable qu’elle soit une réplique en réduction du marbre grandeur nature sculpté par Giambologna en 1583 et aujourd’hui conservé à l’Ambassade Américaine, à Rome.