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Italie, fin XVIIIe / début XIXe siècle, d'après Pier Jacopo Alari Benacolsi, dit l'Antico (1460-1528) Buste d'Ariane
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Buste d'Ariane
- en marbre
- Haut. 63 cm; height 24 3/4 in.
Literature
F. Trevisiani, D. Gasparotto, Bonacolosi l'Antico. Un Scultore nella Mantova di Andrea Mantegna e di Isabella d'Este, cat. exp. Palazzo Ducale, Mantoue, 2008, pp. 260-261.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor surface dirt and chips to the edges consistent with age and handling. The white marble with natural veining and inclusions. The tips of two wine leaves of the crown are missing and a wine leaf appears to be missing to the right hand side of Ariadne, behind her ear.
"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
Cette composition est dérivée d'un bronze d'Ariane en buste de Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, dit l'Antico, faisant pendant à un celui de son époux, Bacchus (Vienne, Kunsthistorisches Museum, inv. n° KK_5987 et KK_5991).