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Italie, XVIIIe siècle, d'après Giambologna (1529-1608) Taureau marchant
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Taureau marchant
- en bronze à patine brune; sur une base en bronze doré
- Haut. (totale) 29 cm; height (overall) 11 1/2 in.
Literature
C. Avery, A. Radcliffe, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, Londres, 1978, p. 192, n° 177 et 178.
Condition
Crisp cast with a few casting flaws visible at several places. Wear to the patina, in particular to the Bull's back, with remains of a dark brown patina, and minor surface dirt in the crevices. A few knocks to the Bull's tail which appears to have been cast separately.
"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 de Giambologna, probablement réalisé pour le grand duc Côme Ier de Médicis, est documenté pour la première fois en 1573. Un bronze de ce modèle conservé au musée du Bargello est seul considéré comme autographe (cf. Dhanens, Jean Boulogne, Giovanni Bologna Fiammingo, Bruxelles, 1956). D'autres bronzes de ce modèle, fondus par Antonio Susini et Pietro Taca, sont mentionnés dans les plus importantes collections européennes du début du XVIIe siècle.