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Italie du Nord, Padoue, XVIe siècle Cheval cabré
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Cheval cabré
- en bronze à patine brune; sur un socle en bois tendu de velours rouge
- Haut. (totale) 27 cm; height (overall) 10 1/2 in.
Literature
M. Leithe-Jasper, Renaissance master bronzes from the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienne, 1986, p.57.
Condition
Very good condition overall with a few minor casting flaws and knocks consistent with age and handling. There appear to be two restored breaks to the horses forelegs and hindlegs, with one casting hole to the horse's proper left foreleg. A few minor lacks to the patina, and some minor surface dirt in the crevices. Very crisp cast 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
La qualité de la fonte à la cire perdue et la précison du rendu dans les moindres détails présentent des connexions frappantes avec les ateliers actifs à la Renaissance au nord de l'Italie, autour de Padoue et de Ravenne, et spécialisés dans la production de petits bronzes. Nous pouvons mettre en parallèle l'attitude de ce cheval cabré avec celle de Pégase dans le magnifique groupe réalisé par Bertoldo di Giovanni (1420-1491), Bellerophon maîtrisant Pégase (Vienne, Kunsthistorisches Museum, inv. n° Pl. 5596). Elève puis assistant de Donatello puis maître de Michelange, Bertoldo di Giovanni est mentionné à Padou entre 1483 et 1484. Il y serait vraisemblablement arrivé avec son Bellerophon maîtrisant Pégase qui était mentionné dans les collections padouanes d'Alessandro Capella au début du XVIe siècle. Ce modèle, qui fut un temps attribué à Andrea Riccio, fut probablement source d'inspiration pour les fondeurs locaux.