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Attributed to Ferdinando Tacca (1619-1689) Italian, Florence, early 17th century
估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述
- Bust of a young Man wearing a Cuirass
- bronze, on a turned ebonised wood socle
- Attributed to Ferdinando Tacca (1619-1689) Italian, Florence, early 17th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are remnants of a black lacquer patina throughout. There are a few minor nicks to the edges of the drapery and the nose.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
The stippled engraving on the drapery and the facial type are reminiscent of the bronzes of Pietro and Ferdinando Tacca. See, for example, the soldier from the Martyrdom of St Stephen in the church of Santo Stefano al Pontein, Florence, illustrated by Radcliffe (op.cit.).
RELATED LITERATURE
A. Radcliffe, 'Ferdinando Tacca, the missing link in Florentine Baroque bronzes', K. Lankheit (ed.), Kunst in Barock der Toskana, Munich, 1976, p. 17, fig. 4; M. Leithe-Jasper, Renaissance master bronzes from the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1986, pp. 140-142, no. 31; C. Avery, Giambologna. An exhibition of sculpture by the master and his followers from the collection of Michael Hall, Esq., exh. cat. Salander O'Reilly Galleries, New York, 1998, pp. 159-159, no. 57; M.H. Schwartz (ed.), European sculpture from the Abbott Guggenheim collection, New York, 2008, no. 26