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Cuprum Reloaded. Bronzetti dal Medioevo all'800
Roma, tue 19 September 2023
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Jean de Boulogne (Giambologna)
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Christ crucified
Probably 17th century
Giambologna devoted himself to the subject of the Christ crucified, pioneering a new canon in which proportion [..], Bronze, patina, 32x27x7 cm
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Jean de Boulogne (Giambologna)
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Christ crucified
Probably 17th century
Giambologna devoted himself to the subject of the Christ crucified, pioneering a new canon in which proportion [..], Bronze, patina, 32x27x7 cm
79
6 devotional bronze sculptures
Neoclassical School 18th-19th century
Group of six small bronzes depicting St. Peter and Paul, Christ, Christ and the Magdalene, St. Joseph and the [..], Gilt and silver-plated bronze, Average measures 14x4,5x3,5 cm
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6 devotional bronze sculptures
Neoclassical School 18th-19th century
Group of six small bronzes depicting St. Peter and Paul, Christ, Christ and the Magdalene, St. Joseph and the [..], Gilt and silver-plated bronze, Average measures 14x4,5x3,5 cm
78
Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
School of
Dog scratching its ear
Probably 17th century
This charming bronze depicts a small dog scratching its ear, a subject after an engraving by the so-called "Master [..], Full bronze, red patina with traces of dark patina, 5,5x10x8,5 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
School of
Dog scratching its ear
Probably 17th century
This charming bronze depicts a small dog scratching its ear, a subject after an engraving by the so-called "Master [..], Full bronze, red patina with traces of dark patina, 5,5x10x8,5 cm
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Giovan Francesco Susini
(Firenze, 1585 - Firenze, 1653)
School of
Flaminio Vacca
(Roma, 1538 - Roma, 1605)
in the way of
Medici Lion
17th-18th century
This lion reproduces the marble sculpted by Flaminio Vacca in 1600. The sculpture was originally commissioned [..], Bronze, golden natural patina, traces of artifical dark patina. Base in yellow Siena marble, Overall 26x31,5x13,5 cm Bronze 17,5x29x11 cm
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Giovan Francesco Susini
(Firenze, 1585 - Firenze, 1653)
School of
Flaminio Vacca
(Roma, 1538 - Roma, 1605)
in the way of
Medici Lion
17th-18th century
This lion reproduces the marble sculpted by Flaminio Vacca in 1600. The sculpture was originally commissioned [..], Bronze, golden natural patina, traces of artifical dark patina. Base in yellow Siena marble, Overall 26x31,5x13,5 cm Bronze 17,5x29x11 cm
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Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
(Montevarchi, 1656 - Montevarchi, 1740)
Atelier of
Executioner
The original model of this bronze is attributed to Massimiliano Soldani Benzi and is held in the collection [..], Bronze, redish patina on black patin. Ebonized wood base with inclusion of round ruin marble, Overall 58,5x16,5x16,5 cm Bronze 37,5x14x14
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Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
(Montevarchi, 1656 - Montevarchi, 1740)
Atelier of
Executioner
The original model of this bronze is attributed to Massimiliano Soldani Benzi and is held in the collection [..], Bronze, redish patina on black patin. Ebonized wood base with inclusion of round ruin marble, Overall 58,5x16,5x16,5 cm Bronze 37,5x14x14
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Tridacna Shell
Padua school Probably 17th century
This rare bronze was cast from a direct cast of a real shell.
In the Renaissance, castings [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, 6,5x18,5x13,5 cm
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Tridacna Shell
Padua school Probably 17th century
This rare bronze was cast from a direct cast of a real shell.
In the Renaissance, castings [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, 6,5x18,5x13,5 cm
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Door knocker with Coat of Arms
18th century
Curious handle or door knocker decorated with a noble coat of arms. The family arms (three baskets divided by [..], Bronze, brown patina, 26,5x3,5x4 cm
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Door knocker with Coat of Arms
18th century
Curious handle or door knocker decorated with a noble coat of arms. The family arms (three baskets divided by [..], Bronze, brown patina, 26,5x3,5x4 cm
73
Small Bust of Minerva
Venice 16th-17th century
This fine bust depicts a woman in armour, likely Minerva.
In the Venetian area this kind of [..], Bronze, brown patina, Overall 11x8x6 cm Bronze 8,5x6x4,5 cm
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Small Bust of Minerva
Venice 16th-17th century
This fine bust depicts a woman in armour, likely Minerva.
In the Venetian area this kind of [..], Bronze, brown patina, Overall 11x8x6 cm Bronze 8,5x6x4,5 cm
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High-relief with Juno
18th-19th century
A fine decoration depicting Juno seated on an architectural element with a sceptre in hand and a peacock, one [..], Embossed and gilded brass, 17x9x1,5 cm
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High-relief with Juno
18th-19th century
A fine decoration depicting Juno seated on an architectural element with a sceptre in hand and a peacock, one [..], Embossed and gilded brass, 17x9x1,5 cm
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Peretti Family Buckle
Probably 17th century
This rare antique clothing item was probably a buckle for a leather belt.
It is embossed with [..], Bronze, brown patina, 12x9x2 cm
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Peretti Family Buckle
Probably 17th century
This rare antique clothing item was probably a buckle for a leather belt.
It is embossed with [..], Bronze, brown patina, 12x9x2 cm
70
Eleven Mascarons
France 19th century
Amusing collection of mascarons in eclectic taste, probably made in the 19th century. Possibly decorations of [..], Brass and gilt brass, From 11x9 cm to 19x20 cm
70
Eleven Mascarons
France 19th century
Amusing collection of mascarons in eclectic taste, probably made in the 19th century. Possibly decorations of [..], Brass and gilt brass, From 11x9 cm to 19x20 cm
69
St. Barbara
Anonymous late Baroque sculptor 18th century
A sculpture of considerable size, it depicts Saint Barbara amongst the tower, in which she was imprisoned by [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 69,5x29x24 cm Bronze 63x29x24 cm
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St. Barbara
Anonymous late Baroque sculptor 18th century
A sculpture of considerable size, it depicts Saint Barbara amongst the tower, in which she was imprisoned by [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 69,5x29x24 cm Bronze 63x29x24 cm
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Plaque depicting Benvenuto Cellini
Italian manufacture 19th century
Large decorative plaque in high relief in Renaissance style, depicting the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The portrait [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 37x29x3 cm
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Plaque depicting Benvenuto Cellini
Italian manufacture 19th century
Large decorative plaque in high relief in Renaissance style, depicting the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The portrait [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 37x29x3 cm
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Pierino da Vinci
(Vinci - Pisa, 1553)
Based on
Plaque depicting Sacra Conversazione
Anonymous Italian foundry 19th century
Large plaque made in bas-relief depicting the Madonna seated with Child on her lap with the John Baptist, St. [..], Bronze, dark patina, 41,5x28x3 cm
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Pierino da Vinci
(Vinci - Pisa, 1553)
Based on
Plaque depicting Sacra Conversazione
Anonymous Italian foundry 19th century
Large plaque made in bas-relief depicting the Madonna seated with Child on her lap with the John Baptist, St. [..], Bronze, dark patina, 41,5x28x3 cm
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Tiberius
Italy Neoclassical Period 18th-19th century
Classic oval medallion depicting the profile of Roman emperor Tiberius (42 B.C.-37 A.D.). Certainly [..], Bronze,brown patina, traces of greenish patina, 47x38 cm
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Tiberius
Italy Neoclassical Period 18th-19th century
Classic oval medallion depicting the profile of Roman emperor Tiberius (42 B.C.-37 A.D.). Certainly [..], Bronze,brown patina, traces of greenish patina, 47x38 cm
65
Equestrian portrait of Henry IV
French school 19th century
The sculpture depicts King Henry IV on the head of his army at the Battle of Ivry in 1590. Engraved on the base [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 27x24x10,5 cm
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Equestrian portrait of Henry IV
French school 19th century
The sculpture depicts King Henry IV on the head of his army at the Battle of Ivry in 1590. Engraved on the base [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 27x24x10,5 cm
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Roman matron as Venus Pudica
Venice? 16th-17th century
This fascinating and rare bronze, depicts a Roman matron posed as Venus Pudica, with one hand on her breast [..], Bronze, patina, Overall 38,5x10x10 cm Bronze 30x9x5,5 cm
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Roman matron as Venus Pudica
Venice? 16th-17th century
This fascinating and rare bronze, depicts a Roman matron posed as Venus Pudica, with one hand on her breast [..], Bronze, patina, Overall 38,5x10x10 cm Bronze 30x9x5,5 cm
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Pietro Tacca
(Carrara, 1577 - Firenze, 1640)
School of
Christ
Probabilmente 17th century
The model for this beautiful Crucifix was attributed by Charles Avery to the school of Giambologna, in particular [..], Bronze, brown patina, traces of dark brown patina, 28,5x28,5x6 cm
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Pietro Tacca
(Carrara, 1577 - Firenze, 1640)
School of
Christ
Probabilmente 17th century
The model for this beautiful Crucifix was attributed by Charles Avery to the school of Giambologna, in particular [..], Bronze, brown patina, traces of dark brown patina, 28,5x28,5x6 cm
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Jean de Boulogne (Giambologna)
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Antonio Susini
(1558 - 1624)
Attributed to
Christ
Probably 17th century
The catalogue of Crucifixes that came out of Giambologna's foundry. The stylistic innovations brought [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 23x20,5x5 cm
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Jean de Boulogne (Giambologna)
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Antonio Susini
(1558 - 1624)
Attributed to
Christ
Probably 17th century
The catalogue of Crucifixes that came out of Giambologna's foundry. The stylistic innovations brought [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 23x20,5x5 cm
Small lack to the drapery's fringe
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Christ Crucified
Roman school 17th-18th century
This fascinating sculpture of Christ belongs to the Baroque genre and was developed in 17th century Rome, following [..], Bronze, silver-plated, 29x20x5,5 cm
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Christ Crucified
Roman school 17th-18th century
This fascinating sculpture of Christ belongs to the Baroque genre and was developed in 17th century Rome, following [..], Bronze, silver-plated, 29x20x5,5 cm
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Venus Callipigia
after an archeological model, 18th-19th century
This original bronze was part of the 16th-century archaeological collection of the Farnese family in Rome (now [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 40x14x14 Bronze 32x10x9
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Venus Callipigia
after an archeological model, 18th-19th century
This original bronze was part of the 16th-century archaeological collection of the Farnese family in Rome (now [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 40x14x14 Bronze 32x10x9
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Portrait of Mirabeau
France 19th century
This bronze depicts Honore' Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1748-1791), a leading figure of the Revolution, [..], Bronze, brown patina, 39x11,5x17 cm
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Portrait of Mirabeau
France 19th century
This bronze depicts Honore' Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1748-1791), a leading figure of the Revolution, [..], Bronze, brown patina, 39x11,5x17 cm
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Benedetto Boschetti
(Roma, 1820 - Roma, 1879)
Attributed to
Augustus of Prima Porta
The marble sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta, now in the Vatican Museums in Rome, was excavated in 1863 from [..], Bronze, dark patina , 35x21x14 cm
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Benedetto Boschetti
(Roma, 1820 - Roma, 1879)
Attributed to
Augustus of Prima Porta
The marble sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta, now in the Vatican Museums in Rome, was excavated in 1863 from [..], Bronze, dark patina , 35x21x14 cm
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Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Atelier of
Candlestick with a Satyr
16th-17th century
This candlestick depicts a satyr with a cornucopia in his right hand, to which a pinecone-shaped bobeche is [..], Bronze, golden patina with traces of dark brown patina, 23x13,5x12 cm
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Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Atelier of
Candlestick with a Satyr
16th-17th century
This candlestick depicts a satyr with a cornucopia in his right hand, to which a pinecone-shaped bobeche is [..], Bronze, golden patina with traces of dark brown patina, 23x13,5x12 cm
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Nereid with Tridacna Valve
Nuremberg? Probably 16th-17th century
The bronze proposed here depicts a nereid riding on a dolphin and balancing on her head a valva of tridacna [..], Bronze, silver-plated, Overall 27,5x20x13,5 cm Bronze 15x11,5x8 cm
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Nereid with Tridacna Valve
Nuremberg? Probably 16th-17th century
The bronze proposed here depicts a nereid riding on a dolphin and balancing on her head a valva of tridacna [..], Bronze, silver-plated, Overall 27,5x20x13,5 cm Bronze 15x11,5x8 cm
With non coeval base
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Inkwell with Satyr
Paduan school 16th-17th century
Inkwell with a chiseled central body supported by three crouched lions above a trefoil base supported by feet [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 23,5x23x20,5 cm
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Inkwell with Satyr
Paduan school 16th-17th century
Inkwell with a chiseled central body supported by three crouched lions above a trefoil base supported by feet [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 23,5x23x20,5 cm
One garland missing, minor casting defects
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Pair of Sphinxes
France Mid-19th century
Pair of sphinxes in Grand Tour style, probably France first half of the 19th century.
Tasteful [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, 9x13x5 cm
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Pair of Sphinxes
France Mid-19th century
Pair of sphinxes in Grand Tour style, probably France first half of the 19th century.
Tasteful [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, 9x13x5 cm
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Pair of Lions
Venice or Nuremberg 16th-17th century
Fine pair of gilt bronze lions. The holes in their backs suggest that they were a support of a table coin cabinet [..], Gilt bronze, 9,5x13,5x10 cm
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Pair of Lions
Venice or Nuremberg 16th-17th century
Fine pair of gilt bronze lions. The holes in their backs suggest that they were a support of a table coin cabinet [..], Gilt bronze, 9,5x13,5x10 cm
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Lantern in form of Satyr head
Neoclassical period Early 19th century
This small lantern repeats antique motifs taken up in the Renaissance era, in the wake of the rediscovery [..], Bronze, natural patina, traces of dark patina, 7,5x15x7,5 cm
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Lantern in form of Satyr head
Neoclassical period Early 19th century
This small lantern repeats antique motifs taken up in the Renaissance era, in the wake of the rediscovery [..], Bronze, natural patina, traces of dark patina, 7,5x15x7,5 cm
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Inkwell
Padua or Venice Probably 16th century
This small inkwell represents one of the simplest and oldest forms of its kind, called a pozzo . This desk [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 6x8,5x9 cm
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Inkwell
Padua or Venice Probably 16th century
This small inkwell represents one of the simplest and oldest forms of its kind, called a pozzo . This desk [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 6x8,5x9 cm