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Enlèvement de Déjanire par le centaure Nessus, Allemagne, XVIIIe siècle, d'après Giambologna (1529-1608)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze, écaille de tortue
- Haut. (bronze) 37 cm, haut. (totale) 49 cm; height (bronze) 14 1/2 in., height (overall) 19 1/3 in.
en bronze à patine brune; sur un socle en marqueterie de style Boulle
Provenance
Ancienne collection de Madame André Camoin.
Literature
Ch. Avery, A. Radcliffe, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici. cat. exp. Londres, 1978, pp. 109-115.
Condition
This is a very crisp cast, very good in all details, of the late 18th or early 19th century.
The bronze is in very good condition overall with some minor wear to the patina at several places consistent with age and handling, and a few minor scratches to the base. 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
Un groupe de Nessus et Déjanire est mantionné pour la première fois le 30 avril 1577 dans un document des archives de la famille Salviati faisant état du paiement d'un bronze de ce sujet à Giambologna. Plusieurs variantes du modèle initial ont par la suite été déclinées, attestant du grand succès de ce dernier.