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Paire de médaillons représentant les philosophes Démocrite et Héraclite, France, vers 1630, attribuée à Jean II Warin (1596-1672)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de médaillons représentant les philosophes Démocrite et Héraclite
- en bronze en haut relief, à patine brun claire, la surface finement ciselée
- 14 x 11,5 cm; 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 in.
Literature
Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts, vol. 46, n° 4, 1967, p. 79 (ill.). Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts, vol. 49, no 2, 1970, p. 33. Supplément Gazette des Beaux-Arts, n° 1201, p. 60, n° 252.
Condition
Very good condition overall with very minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. A few casting flaws and scratches to the backgroung. Fantastic casts in high relief, very precise and crisp in all details, which can be highly 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 qualité de ciselure et de finition de ces médaillons en bronze est exceptionnelle. Travaillés en un haut relief très épais, ces bronzes se distinguent par l'expressivité des visages aux rides profondes, la plasticité de la chevelure et de la barbe aux boucles ondulés, le modelé réaliste des mains, particulièrement mise en valeur par le contraste avec le traitement finement martelé et ciselé du tissu du manteau. Une paire identique en bronze doré, signés et datés J. WARIN 1630 est conservée au Detroit Institute of Arts (inv.no.68.40). Une autre version en bronze est conservée au Château Royal de Varsovie, une autre dans la Brinsley Ford collection en Angleterre, et une paire de médaillons en cire se trouve au musée de Philadelphie (inv.no.44-63-22). Dans la pensée des Grecs, Héraclite est le philosophe qui pleure et Démocrite est le philosophe qui rit..