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Adamo Tadolini 1788 - 1868
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Adamo Tadolini
- Psyché tenant sa lampe
- en marbre blanc
signé et daté Tadolini R 1859 - marble
- Haut. 110 cm; height 43 1/3 in.
Provenance
Fabrizio Apolloni, Rome, 2001.
Condition
Good condition overall with minor wear and some surface dirt consistent with age and handling. The wings are carved separately. A few natural inclusions to the marble and a few minor chips to the edges of the terrace. A small repair to the dege of the cup in her proper right and, another one to her proper right small finger. The surface of the marble appears to have been repolished.
"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
Elève de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts de Bologne, Adamo Tadolini s'installe à Rome en 1814 où il intègre l'atelier d'Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Il y réalisa notamment de nombreuses copies d'après l'Amour et Psyché du maître néoclassique.
Tadolini donne ici une version plus personnel de ce même thème mythologique. Psyché est représentée alors que, s'étant munie d'une lampe, elle s'approche de l'Amour endormi pour éclairer son visage et découvrir les traits de son mystérieux époux.
Tadolini donne ici une version plus personnel de ce même thème mythologique. Psyché est représentée alors que, s'étant munie d'une lampe, elle s'approche de l'Amour endormi pour éclairer son visage et découvrir les traits de son mystérieux époux.