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Attribué à Johann Heinrich von Dannecker, 1758-1841 Vénus et Adonis, vers 1787-1790
估價
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
招標截止
描述
- Attribué à Johann Heinrich von Dannecker
- Vénus et Adonis, vers 1787-1790
- groupe en terre cuite; sur un socle en granit à monture en bronze doré
- Haut. 39 cm ; height 15 1/3 in.
出版
Sergel och hans romerska krets. Europeiska terrakottor 1760-1814, cat. exp. Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, 2013, pp. 119-120, n° 64; Antonio Canova, cat. exp. Musée Correr, Venise, 1992, pp. 242-249, n° 123, pp. 260-263, n° 127.
Condition
Very good condition overall. The terracotta appears to have been cleandes with some remains of surface dirt in the crevices. A few minor chips to the lower edges of the drapery and the base, with a some fine firing cracks. The mouth of the dog may have been slightly retouched. Very fresh and lively modelling, especially to the draperies.
"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
Une terre cuite de l'Amour et Psyché, signée par Johann Heinrich von Dannecker et datée 1787 présente de multiples analogies avec notre groupe, autant par sa stylistique que par sa composition et son sujet amoureux (Stuttgart, Staatsgalerie, inv. n° P 725; haut. 21,3 cm; voir reproduction). Sculpteur allemand originaire de Stuttgart, Dannecker fut l'élève d'Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) à Paris, puis d'Antonio Canova (1757-1822) à Rome, avant d'enseigner à son tour à l'Académie de Stuttgart. La lecture résolument anacréontique des thèmes mythologiques par Dannecker, ainsi que les grandes lignes de la composition de notre Vénus et Adonis, sont en lien direct avec l’œuvre d’Antonio Canova. S'inspirant de la composition antique d'Amour & Psyché (Florence, Galeries des Offices), elle rappelle également les couples d'Antonio Canova dont Vénus et Adonis (Genève, Villa La Grange) ou Cupidon et Psyché (Louvre, inv. n° MR1776 et l’Hermitage, Saint Petersbourg; les deux datant vers 1789). Le modelage d’une fraîcheur remarquable retranscrit avec subtilité la souplesse des chaires juvéniles, la fluidité des drapés et le mouvement des chevelures nerveusement inscrites dans la matière. Le chien d'Adonis, assis à ses pieds, est le témoin à la fois inattendu et bienveillant des amours de son maître.