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Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active 1496-1543) Northern Italian, probably Ravenna, circa 1510-1530
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Satyress with an Infant Satyr mounted as an inkwell and candle holder
- bronze
- Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active 1496-1543) Northern Italian, probably Ravenna, circa 1510-1530
Provenance
Sotheby’s New York, 13-15 January 1992, lot 220
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some rubbing to the lacquer patina at the high points of the figures, revealing an attractive reddish ground. There are a few minor nicks. The shell on the base is slightly loose but stable; the screw inside is probably a replacement. There are a few small lacunae, including to the vase. There is some dryness or discolouration to the patina around the satyress's shoulders.
"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
The present group is one of several casts of the same subject which, formerly ascribed to Andrea Riccio, are now firmly thought to originate from the prolific workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna. A quintessential studiolo object, the bronze serves as both a candleholder and an inkstand, while delighting through its playful mythological subject of a female satyr guarding her bestial infant. The present cast relates very closely to the one in the Wallace Collection (inv. no. S 67): the figures' poses and details such as the hair and fur are almost identical; however the base of the Wallace Collection cast is circular.
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Warren, The Wallace Collection: Catalogue of Italian Sculpture, London, 2016, vol. 1, pp. 228-237, no. 55
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Warren, The Wallace Collection: Catalogue of Italian Sculpture, London, 2016, vol. 1, pp. 228-237, no. 55