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Workshop of Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654) Italian, Rome, 17th century
估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述
- Christ on the road to Calvary
- gilt bronze
- Workshop of Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654) Italian, Rome, 17th century
來源
Sotheby's London, 13 November 1975, lot 105
British Rail Pension Fund
its sale, Sotheby's London, 4 July 1996, lot 43
British Rail Pension Fund
its sale, Sotheby's London, 4 July 1996, lot 43
出版
J. Montagu, Alessandro Algardi, New Haven/ London, 1985, p. 323, no. 11.C.4
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including dirt to the crevices and some rubbing to the gilding. A few minor stable hairline casting fissures are visible on the surface. There is a hole to the proper right shoulder where the cross was mounted.
"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
This small figure of Christ falling under the weight of his cross is after a model by Alessandro Algardi. The model was an extremely popular one and editions are known to have been produced in bronze and other materials, as well as in varying sizes. The earliest mention of a model is in the 1690 inventory of Antonia d’Amico Moretti, a goldsmith who owned several works by the sculptor (see J. Montagu, 1985, op. cit. p. 324).
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Montagu, Alessandro Algardi, New Haven/ London, 1985, p. 322-324, no. 11; J. Montagu, Roman Baroque sculpture. The industry of art, New Haven, 1989, p. 195; J. Montagu, Gold, silver and bronze. Metal sculpture of the Roman baroque, New Jersey, 1996, p. 3.