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Italie, XIXe siècle, d'après Giambologna (1529-1608) Baigneuse agenouillée
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Baigneuse agenouillée
- en bronze à patine brune; sur une base en marbre et bronze doré
- Haut. (totale) 30,5 cm; height (overall) 12 in.
Literature
Ch. Avery, A. Radcliffe, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, Londres, 1978, pp. 74-74, n° 19 et 20.
Condition
Very fine cast, crisp in all details, with some minor wear to the patina and a few fine scratches to the surface, consistent with age and handling. Some verdegris and minor surface dirt in the crevices of the bronze, with a few very minor chips to the edges of the lower marble plinth. Very decorative and good cast.
"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 bronze de ce modèle par Giambologna fut mentionné pour la première fois en 1584, dans l'inventaire de la Villa Médicis, à l'époque résidence romaine du cardinal Ferdinand de Médicis.