- 26
Allemagne du Sud, probablement Augsbourg, vers 1530/40
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Diane tenant son arc
- bronze à patine verte; sur un socle circulaire en marbre
- Haut. (bronze) 33 cm; 13 in. ; (socle) 7 cm; 2/34 in.
Literature
Von allen Seiten schön. Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock, cat. exp. Berlin, musée Bode, 1995/1996, p. 254-257, n° 60.
Condition
Overall the condition of this bronze is good with minor wear to the patina and minor surface dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling. There is some oxidation a minor greening at several places, in particular to the back of her proper right shoulder. The index of her proper right hand is partly missing. A few old fillings and dents are visible to the back and to the drapery. The circular marble base with some minor chips along the edges, slightly wobbly on an even surface, with an old label numbered 29. Very good and heavy cast, precise in all details.
"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
La massivité et la précision de la fonte permettent de rapprocher cette Diane de bronzes issus des ateliers d'Augsbourg au début du XVIe siècle. Notre bronze peut être comparé à une figure de Fortuna, attribué par Theuerkauff au Maître de l'Abondance de Budapest, qui fut actif à Augsbourg vers 1630/40 (musée Klosterneuburg; op.cit.p.254, fig.59). Un impressionant marteau de porte orné d'une figure de Lucrèce, réalisée aussi à Augsburg, par le bronzier Joachim Foster (1500-1579), et conservé au Kunsthistorisches Museum de Vienne (inv.no 5972), présente également quelques similitudes avec notre bronze. Le corps volupteux de Diane, en léger déhanchement, est enveloppé par un drapé fluide. Sa chevelure ondulée est finement ciselée directement dans la fonte, et ses yeux, dirigés vers le haut, sont dessinés en forme d'amande.