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André-Antoine Ravrio (1759-1814), d'après Antonio Canova (1757-1822) La Danseuse, les mains sur les hanches et la Danseuse, le doigt sur le menton
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- La Danseuse, les mains sur les hanches et la Danseuse, le doigt sur le menton
- marqués RAVRIO Fondeur A PARIS
- paire de bronzes à patine brun vert; sur des socles carrés en marbre jaune et bronze doré
- Haut. (totale) 65 cm; height (overall) 25 1/2 in.
Literature
Canova, cat. exp., Correr Museum, Venise, 1992, pp. 292-297, n° 134; M. Guderzo, Canova e la Danza, cat. exp. Museo e Gipsoteca Antonio Canova, Possagno, 2012, n° 50.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. The proper right arm of one of the Dancing girl cast separately with a joint and plug visible. A few minor chips to the marble bases with minor oxidation to the gilt bronze mounts. Very elegant pair of bronzes with nice chiselling to the surface and hammering to the hair.
"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
À la demande du banquier Domenico Manzoni di Forli, Canova réalise en 1809 le marbre grandeur nature de la Danseuse, le doigt sur le menton (Danzatrice col dito al mento). Le marbre, achevé en 1814, est conservé à la Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, à Rome. Le marbre grandeur nature de la Danseuse, les mains sur les hanches se trouve à Saint-Pétersbourg, au musée de l'Hermitage.
André-Antoine Ravrio (1759-1814) fut reçu maître fondeur en 1777. Ses bronzes d'ameublement furent recherchés par une clientèle prestigieuse, parmi laquelle l'Empereur Napoléon 1er.
Son cousin, le peintre Henri-François Riesner, réalisa un portrait de Ravrio, assis à son bureau et examinant l'un de ses bronzes (musée du Louvre, inv. n° 7488).
André-Antoine Ravrio (1759-1814) fut reçu maître fondeur en 1777. Ses bronzes d'ameublement furent recherchés par une clientèle prestigieuse, parmi laquelle l'Empereur Napoléon 1er.
Son cousin, le peintre Henri-François Riesner, réalisa un portrait de Ravrio, assis à son bureau et examinant l'un de ses bronzes (musée du Louvre, inv. n° 7488).