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Le Rhinocéros Clara, France ou Allemagne, vers 1750-52
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Le Rhinocéros Clara
- en bronze à patine brune
- 9 x 15 cm; 3 1/2 by 6 in.
Condition
The bronze is in very good condition overall, with some minor wear to the patina at several places. The ear appears to have been cast separately and set into the head. there is some oxydation to the joint.
Very fine and crisp cast.
"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
Rhinocéros indien femelle, Clara est le cinquième spécimen vivant à voyager en Europe. Elle y acquière une popularité comparable à celle du rhinocéros immortalisé par Albrecht Dürer en 1515. Arrivée en Europe dès 1746, elle est reçue en 1749 par Louis XV qui lui fait les honneurs de la ménagerie de Versailles. Elle posera pour Jean-Baptiste Oudry dont le tableau fut présenté au Salon de 1750. A Venise en 1751, Clara sera également le modèle de Pietro Longhi. D'autres versions similaires sont conservées au Barber Institute of Fine Arts, au Louvre et au Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. n° A.528-1910).