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Francesco Righetti I 1738 - 1819 Italie, début du XIXe siècle, d'après un modèle d'Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Francesco Righetti I
- Napoléon désarmé et pacificateur
- en bronze à patine brune; sur une colonne en marbre violet veiné
signé FR.RIGHETTI ET-ALOYS-FIL-FEC-ROM
le plateau pivotant sur un mécanisme - bronze, marble
- Haut. (bronze) 67 cm, haut. (colonne) 119 cm ; height (bronze) 26 1/3 in., height (column) 47 in.
Provenance
Collection Gianni Versace, Villa Fontanelli, Moltrasio; sa vente Sotheby's à Londres, le 18 mars 2009, lot 101 (vendu 58 850 £).
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
G. Pavanello, L'opera completa del Canova, Milan, 1976, n°143, p. 109.
Condition
Very good condition overall. His proper right arm cast separately with joined and plugs.
"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
Le modèle d'Antonio Canova a été réalisé vers 1802-1806, à l'apogée de l'Empire de Napoléon. Canova réalise le buste à Paris et achève le modèle à Rome. La composition est basée sur le modèle antique d'Auguste, dit de Prima Porta, conservé au musées du Vatican. Vivan Denon, visitant l'atelier romain de Canova, reporte enthousiaste à l'empereur que cette effigie trouvera sa place "parmi les empereurs, dans la niche où le Laocoon est, de telle manière qu'il serait le premier objet que l'on voit en entrant." Napolon ne la voit achevée qu'en 1811 et la refuse, la jugeant "trop athlétique". Après la défaite de Waterloo, en 1814, des tractations commencèrent entre Canova et le gouvernement anglais qui aboutirent en 1816. Le Régent le proposa alors au Duc de Wellington, grand collectionneur de Canova, qui l'installa dans sa résidence à londonienne de Apsley House, où le marbrese trouve toujours de nos jours.