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France, fin XVIIIe / début XIXe siècle, d'après Michel Anguier (1612-1686) Neptune agité
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Neptune agité
- en bronze à patine brune
- Haut. 52 cm; height 20 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection privée européenne.
Literature
G. Bresc-Bautier, G. Scherf, Bronzes français de la Renaissance au Siècle des Lumères, cat. exp. musée du Louvre, Paris, 2008, pp. 208-209.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some surface dirt to the crevices and wear to the patina consistente with age and handling. Very minor scratches at several places. Neptune's proper left arm cast separately with a joint and a pin visible, slighlty loose.
"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 composition dynamique en spirale du Neptune en fait le modèle le plus résolument baroque de la série des huit divinités par Michel Anguier. Elle est ouvertement inspirée du groupe de Neptune et Triton de Gianlorenzo Bernini (Victoria & Albert Museum, inv. n° A.18:1-1950).