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France, XIXe siècle, d'après Pierre Le Nègre (1682-1708), d'après l'Antique Buste de l'Empereur Vitellius
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- tête en bronze à patine brune, la draperie en bronze doré ; sur un piédouche en marbre noir
- bronze marbre
- Haut. (totale) 82 cm; height (overall) 32 1/3 in.
Literature
A. Maral, Versailles et l'Antique, cat. exp. 2012, pp. 110-111;
S. Hoog (dir.), Musée National du Château de Versailles. Catalogue des Sculptures, Paris, 1993, p. 370, n° 1733.
S. Hoog (dir.), Musée National du Château de Versailles. Catalogue des Sculptures, Paris, 1993, p. 370, n° 1733.
Condition
Very good condition overall with some minor wear to the patina and surface dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling. The gilt bronze drapery with some minor surface dirt and oxidation.
"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 antique de Vitellius fut offert par le cardinal Grimani à la république de Venise en 1523. A partir de la Renaissance, il devint l'un des modèles les plus répandus de bustes d'empereurs romains. Notre bronze s'inspire d'un buste de Vitellius conservé au château de Versailles dont la tête est italienne, probablement du XVIe siècle, et les draperies en bronze doré de la fin du XVIIe siècle sont attribuées à Pierre Le Nègre, vers 1687 (inv. n° MR 3370). Fondeur de renom, Le Nègre fut également en charge de l'exécution en bronze des médaillons de la place des Victoires (musée du Louvre).