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Italie ou France, vers 1700, d'après l'Antique La Vénus Pudique ou Vénus Médicis
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- La Vénus Pudique ou Vénus Médicis
- en bronze à patine brune; sur une base en porphyre
- Haut. (totale) 60 cm, height (overall) 23 2/3 in.
Provenance
Collection privée française, acquis à la galerie Guy Ladrière, Paris.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. A few very minor scratches to the surface, and some surface dirt in the crevices. Very crisp and fresh cast, good in all details. Bronze which can be highly 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
En 1559, le marbre antique est mentionné pour la première fois quand le sculpteur Willem van Tétrode en réalise une réduction en bronze pour Philippe II d’Espagne. En 1677, le marbre est transféré de Rome à Florence et intègre ensuite la Tribunes des Offices. Le sujet connut un grand succès au cours des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles et notamment en France. Vers 1630, Hubert Le Sueur en réalise une copie grandeur nature en bronze pour le cardinal de Richelieu et, en 1638, François Perrier lui consacre trois planches dans un recueil d'estampes à l'eau-forte illustrant les plus belles statues romaines.