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Centaure Borghèse, France, circa 1800
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Centaure Borghèse
- en bronze à patine brun rouge
- Haut. 48 cm ; height 19 in.
Literature
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique, la statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen, New Haven, London, 1981, pp. 193-198.
Condition
Good condition overall with some minor wear to the red-brown patina (in particular to the Centaur nose tip and his right foreleg. The patina with some remains of black lacquer and a few minor scratches all over the surface. The Centaur proper right foreleg with visible joint.
"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
Le modèle antique est connu dès le début du XVIIe siècle dans la collection Borghèse. Sujet populaire, il est copié en marbre pour les jardins de Louis XIV à Marly en France. Il se rapproche du plus âgé des deux Centaures Furietti, redécouvert lors de fouilles entreprises en 1736. Celui-ci aurait été le modèle du Centaure Borghèse. L'expressivité de son visage rappelle par ailleurs celle d'un autre sujet célèbre antique, le Laocoon.