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France XIXe siècle Nicolas Copernic (1473-1543)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Nicolas Copernic (1473-1543)
- groupe en bronze à patine brune et bronze argenté
- 31 x 28 x 15 cm; 12 by 11 by 6 in.
Condition
Fine and crisp cast with good finishing and chiselling of the surface, in particular of the hair and details of hands and face. Some oxidation to the silver terrace, and minor surface dirt in the crevices. The left volute of his bench as well as the book laying on the ground need to be reattached. The quality of the cast and finishing remind the bronzes of sculptors as Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852) and Jean-François-Théodore Gechter (1795-1844), in particular his bronze of Léonard da Vinci, dating from 1843 in the Girodet museum in Montargis.
"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 fondateur d'origine prussienne de la théorie de l'hélicentrisme - définissant le soleil comme le centre de l'univers autour duquel tourne la terre -, est représenté vêtu de sa robe de chanoine. La qualité de la fonte peut tout à fait être rapprochée de celle des bronzes de Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852) et Jean-François-Théodore Gechter (1795-1844), particulièrement son bronze représentant Léonard da Vinci, réalisé en 1843 (au musée Girodet à Montargis).