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France ou Italie, fin XIXe / début XXe siècle, d'après Giambologna (1529-1608) Mercure volant grandeur nature
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Mercure volant grandeur nature
- en bronze à patine brun vert
- Haut. 180 cm; height 70 3/4 in.
Literature
Ch. Avery, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, cat. exp., Londres, 1978, pp. 85, n° 34.
Condition
Very good condition overall with a few minor scratches and oxydation at several places, consistent with age and handling. He is holding in his proper left hand the handle of the missing Caducee. The bronze is probably cast in the 20th century.
"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
La première mention d'un bronze du Mercure volant par Giambologna indique qu'il fut offert à l'empereur Maximilien II, en 1565, probablement à la demande de Cosme I, Grand Duc de Toscane. Le bronze de Maximilien II est conservé à Vienne, au Kunstistorisches Museem (inv. n° 5898). D'autres exemplaires de ce modèle sont conservés au Museo Civico de Bologne et au Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte à Naples (inv. n° 10754).