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Italie, XIXe siècle, d'après Michel-Ange (1475-1564) Laurent de Médicis (1449-492) et Julien de Médicis (1453-1478)
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Laurent de Médicis (1449-492) et Julien de Médicis (1453-1478)
- paire de bronzes à patine brune; sur des socles carrés en marbre vert et rouge
- Haut. (totale) 58 et 60,5 cm; height (overall) 22 3/4 and 23 1/2 in.
Literature
U. Baldini, L'Opera completa di Michelangelo scultore, Milan, 1973, pp. 102-104, n° 33 et 36.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. A horizontal casting flaw visible to Laurent's back, beneath his neck. A few minor chips to the edges of the marble bases consistent with age and handing.
"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
Les deux marbres grandeur nature furent réalisés par Michel-Ange entre 1525 et 1534 pour orner la partie centrale des tombeaux de Laurent et Julien de Médicis (Florence, église San Lorenzo).