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Giacomo Zoffoli (1731-1785) et Giovanni Zoffoli (vers 1745-1805)
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Figures assises d'Agrippine et Ménandre
- paire de bronzes à patine brun vert
signés G.ZOFFOLI.F; avec une ancienne étiquette sous la base de l'un inscrite A. Trapn... - bronze
- Agrippine: 29 x 30 cm, Ménandre 30 x 25 cm; Agrippina: 11 1/2 by 11 3/4 in., Menander: 11 3/4 by 9 3/4 in.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Alfred Trapnell, Bristol, fin du XIXe siècle; vente Sotheby's à Londres, le 7 juillet 2006, lot 152 (vendu 16 800 £); Luigi Colasanti, Rome, 2009.
Literature
A Catalogue of Bristol and Plymouth Porcelain, with examples of Bristol Glass and Pottery, forming the collection made by Mr. Alfred Trapnell, Londres, 1912, pp. 198-205, ill. 1 et 4.
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
E. P. Bowron, J. J. Rishel (éd.), Art in Rome in the Eighteenth century, cat. exp. Londres, 2000, p. 293, n° 160.
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear to the patina, surface dirt
"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 modèles d'Agrippine et Ménandre sont souvent présentés en paire telle que celle dépendant d'une garniture de cheminée de cinq pièces à Saltram House (Devon, Angleterre). Ces deux modèles figurent dans le catalogue des frères Zoffoli, respectivement sous les numéros 5 et 8, et portant les titres Agrippina Madre di Nerone (vendu 15 zecchini) et Silla Console, sedente (vendu 20 zeechini). Il est maintenant établi que l'homme assis représente en réalité l'auteur de comédies grec Ménandre. Un autre exemplaire d'Agrippine figure dans l'ancienne collection Anthony M. Clark (Philadelphia Museum of Art).