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France, XIXe siècle, d'après Giambologna (1529-1608) Enlèvement de Déjanire par Nessus
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze à patine brun claire ; sur un socle en bois noirci postérieur
- bronze
- Haut. (totale) 52,5 cm, haut. (socle) 12 cm; height (overall) 20 11/16 in., height (base) 4 3/4 in.
Literature
C. Avery, Giambologna. The Complete Sculpture, Oxford, 1987, pp. 144-145.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling. Deianeira's proper left arm cast separately with a joint barely visible. Few superficial scratches visible at several places. The later wooden base with minor scratches and dent visible particularly to the edges. Very good and detailed cast and with a fine chiselling.
"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
Modelé entre 1575-1576, ce groupe du centaure Nessus enlevant Déjanire devint l'une des compositions les plus recherchées du maître florentin. Trois versions en bronze signées par Giambologna sont connues, témoignant de l'importance du modèle tant pour le sculpteur que pour ses commanditaires.