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Faune jouant la flûte France, XVIIIe siècle, d'après l'Antique
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Faune jouant la flûte
- bronze à patine brun foncé
- Haut. 67 cm; height 26 1/4 in
Literature
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique. Le statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen 1500-1900. Londres, 1981, p.232-233, n° 108. M. Knoedler, The French Bronze 1500 - 1800, New York, 1968, n° 37.A. Pasquier, W. Holzhausen, 'Die Bronzen Augustus des Starken in Dresden', dans Jahrbuch der Königlich Preussischen Kunstsammlungen, 1939, p. 180, fig. 17. F. Souchal, French Sculptors of the 17th and 18th centuries. The reign of Louis XIV.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some minor wear to the patina and a few scratches to the surface consistent with age and handling. Some surface dirt in the crevices which can be easily removed. One casting flow and old repair to his proper left shoulder, and traces of an old label to the back. Very fine and crisp cast of good quality, 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
Auguste le Fort acquit en 1715 à Paris un Joueur de flûte, identique au notre pour son cabinet de bronzes à Dresde. Fondu vers 1700 en France, ce bronze reprend le modèle du marbre romain du Satyre jouant la flûte de l'ancienne collection Borghèse (musée du Louvre, inv.no MR 187). Un moulage en plâtre du modèle antique était déjà disponible aux artistes dès 1684 lorsque Simon Hurtrelle (1648-1724) en réalise une version en marbre grandeur nature pour les jardins de Versailles.
A. Pasquier, J.L. Martinez, Praxitèle, cat. exp.Paris, musée du Louvre, 2007, p. 247, fig. 156.
A. Pasquier, J.L. Martinez, Praxitèle, cat. exp.Paris, musée du Louvre, 2007, p. 247, fig. 156.