拍品 96
  • 96

ITALO-FLEMISH, 18TH CENTURY | Pair of Dwarves

估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述

  • Pair of Dwarves
  • marble
  • male dwarf: 36.5cm., 14 3/8 in. female dwarf: 35cm., 13¾in. 

Condition

Overall the condition is good, with some minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a restored break to the male dwarf's proper left wrist, and the hand with the parrot is slightly loose. There is veining to the marble, consistent with the material, in particular to the male dwarf. There are a few minor naturally occurring inclusions, and there are some specks of dirt to the female dwarf. There are some minor chips and abrasions to the surface, in particular to the edges of the bases.
"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

Compare with the work of the Veneto sculptor Giovanni Bonazza ( 1654-1736) and his influence on Flemish sculpture as in the work of Walter Pompe in the second half of the 18th century.

RELATED LITERATURE
G. B. Bauer, Salzburger Barockzwerge, Salzburg, 1989; A. N. Cellini, La Scultura del settecento, Turin, 1982; C. Semenzato, La Scultura veneta del seicento e del settecento, Venice, 1966, p. 120; J. Draper, The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1984, no. 330