- 154
France, XIXe siècle, d'après Giambologna
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Henri IV à cheval
- en bronze à patine brun foncé, la terrasse portant la signature BARYE;
- bronze
- Haut. (totale) 56 cm; height (overall) 22 in.
sur un socle en marbre noir
Literature
B. Strozzi, D. Zikos, Giambologna, gli eroi, cat. exp. museo di Bargello, Florence, 2006, p. 96-97, fig.11 et p. 136, fig. 14.
Condition
Good condition overall with a few minor scratches to the surface and minor wear to the patina consistent with age. Interesting association of Giambologna model with a terrasse signed Barye.Very decorative 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 première statue équestre d'Henri IV, inaugurée en 1614, a été réalisée par Giambologna et Pietro Tacca. Elle comportait à chacun angle de son piédestal une figure d'esclave par Pietro Francavilla musée du Louvre). Le bronze monumental de Tacca sera détruite à la Révolution, et remplacée en 1818 par le monument de François-Frédéric Lemot, toujours en place aujourd'hui.