- 199
France, XVIIIe siècle, d'après l'Antique Vénus accroupie
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Vénus accroupie
- en bronze à belle patine brune
- Haut. (bronze) 36 cm; height (bronze) 14 in.
Literature
F. Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l’Amour de l’Antique. La statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen, Londres, 1981, pp. 349-51; R. Wenley, French Bronzes in the Wallace Collection, Londres, 2002, pp. 42-46.
Condition
This is a very fine and crisp cast with warm brown patina. Some minor wear to the patina and a few small knocks and casting flaws to the bronze at several places consistent with age and handling, in particular to her proper left elbow. Casting joints visible underneath both shoulders. One very fine hairline fissure visible to her belly hidden in a fold of the skin, which appears to be a casting flaw. Very good cast 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
Le modèle antique, référencé à partir de 1704 à la Villa Médicis, aurait été découvert à la fin du XVIe siècle. Le marbre est transféré de Rome à Florence en 1787 pour prendre place au Palais des Offices. Entre 1684-86, Antoine Coysevox réalise une copie du marbre antique pour le Parterre nord du château de Versailles (musée du Louvre, inv. n° RF 3005), destinée à former pendant avec une autre copie d'après l'Antique, L’Arrotino, réalisée par Giovanni Battista Foggini (1652-1725)(musée du Louvre, inv. n° M.R. 1853). Une version en bronze de la Vénus accroupie se trouve à la Wallace Collection de Londres (inv. n° S188), une autre à Dresde (Skulpturensammlung, inv. n° H4 153/7). Notre bronze est remarquable par ses dimensions, la qualité de sa fonte et de sa ciselure.