- 33
Allemagne du Sud, Nuremberg, vers 1500
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux bougeoirs en forme d'hommes en bronze
- bronze à patine brunfoncé
- bronze
- Haut. 33 cm et 30 cm
le lansquenet (Landsknecht) coiffé d'un chapeau à panache; l'homme sauvage (Wildemann) nu et coiffé d'un turban, une ceinture nouée autour de sa taille
Provenance
Ancienne collection Jubinal Duruy de Saint Alban.
Condition
Good condition overall with minor wear to the patina and surfirt dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling.
Landsknecht : the candleholder may be a later association, fingertips partly missing of his proper left hand; Wildman : fixing hole to his proper left hand, some wear and oxydation to patina; a few minor dents to the base; minor casting flaws
"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
Aux XVe et XVIe siècles, le nom de lansquenet désignait des mercenaires allemands au service des armées et des souverains européens réputés pour leur efficacité et leur brutalité. Un modèle très similaire provenant de la collection Linsky est conservé au Metropolitan Museum of Art à New York (inv. n° 1982.60.118,.119).
Figure mythologique caractéristique de l'Europe médiévale, l'"homme sauvage" apparenté au faune et au satyre de la littérature classique, fait le lien entre l'homme civilisé et les êtres elfiques présents dans la nature.
Figure mythologique caractéristique de l'Europe médiévale, l'"homme sauvage" apparenté au faune et au satyre de la littérature classique, fait le lien entre l'homme civilisé et les êtres elfiques présents dans la nature.