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Rome, vers 1665-1670, suiveur de Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) Ange agenouillé
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ange agenouillé
- bozzetto en terre cuite
- Haut. 20 cm; height 7 3/4 in.
Provenance
Collection privée européenne.
Literature
C.D. Dickerson III, Bernini, Sculpting in Clay, New York, Metropolitan Museum, cat. exp., 2013, p. 195, n° 17, p. 352, n° 50, p. 356, n° 51; B. Boucher (éd.), Earth and Fire. Italian terracotta sculpture from Donatello to Canova, cat. exp., Victoria & Albert Museum, Londres, 2001, pp. 206-207, n° 49.
Condition
Very fine modelling of the terracotta. Remains of paint and surface dirt in the crevices. His proper right arm appears to have been reattached. His left arm and wing are missing. A few minor lacks and chips at several places.
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"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 représentation d'un ange accroupi, parfois en prière, est un sujet récurrent de la sculpture romaine après Gianlorenzo Bernini. Grand nombre de ses bozzetti d'anges en terre cuite ont été conservés, dont celui du groupe de Sainte Thérèse en Extase de l'église Santa Maria della Vittoria (musée de l'Ermitage, Saint-Pétersbourg, inv. n° 619) ou ceux des anges du retable du Saint Sacrement de la basilique Saint-Pierre (vers 1672, Harvard Art Museum/Fogg Museum, Cambridge, inv. n° 1937.62 et inv. n° 1937.64).
L'auteur de ce bozzetto est donc à situer dans l'entourage du Bernin, autour de sculpteurs tels qu'Ercole Ferrata (1610-1690). Un bozzetto de l'Ange avec la Croix réalisé par Ferrata pour le Pont Saint-Ange (musée de l'Ermitage, Saint-Pétersbourg, inv. n° 623) présente certaines similitudes avec notre terre cuite.
L'auteur de ce bozzetto est donc à situer dans l'entourage du Bernin, autour de sculpteurs tels qu'Ercole Ferrata (1610-1690). Un bozzetto de l'Ange avec la Croix réalisé par Ferrata pour le Pont Saint-Ange (musée de l'Ermitage, Saint-Pétersbourg, inv. n° 623) présente certaines similitudes avec notre terre cuite.