Cuprum Reloaded. Bronzetti dal Medioevo all'800

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Cuprum Reloaded. Bronzetti dal Medioevo all'800

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1

Antonio Pandiani

(1838 - 1928)
Workshop of

Venus Marina Inkwell

Milan 19th-20th century
Fine Renaissance-style bronze inkwell. The cup is supported by lion protomes resting on high volute feet. On [..], Bronze, dark patina, 26x15x15 cm
1

Antonio Pandiani

(1838 - 1928)
Workshop of

Venus Marina Inkwell

Milan 19th-20th century
Fine Renaissance-style bronze inkwell. The cup is supported by lion protomes resting on high volute feet. On [..], Bronze, dark patina, 26x15x15 cm
Starting price
€ 900,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
2

Rare pair of Armigers

Venetian workshop Probably 17th century
A rare pair of coat-of-arm holders that could be seen side by side over an ancient marble portal. This type [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 32x11x8 cm Bronzes 20x11x5 cm
2

Rare pair of Armigers

Venetian workshop Probably 17th century
A rare pair of coat-of-arm holders that could be seen side by side over an ancient marble portal. This type [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 32x11x8 cm Bronzes 20x11x5 cm
Starting price
€ 2.400,00
Estimate
€ 4.000,00 / 5.000,00
3

Francesco da Sant' Agata

(Padova - Padova)
School of

Niobe

Probably 17th century
The iconography of the bronze figurine refers to the myth of Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus, who was punished [..], Bronze, redish patina with some dark brown highlights, Overall 33x11x7 cm Bronze 26x11x7 cm
3

Francesco da Sant' Agata

(Padova - Padova)
School of

Niobe

Probably 17th century
The iconography of the bronze figurine refers to the myth of Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus, who was punished [..], Bronze, redish patina with some dark brown highlights, Overall 33x11x7 cm Bronze 26x11x7 cm
Starting price
€ 3.400,00
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 6.000,00
4

Pierre Legrosse II Legrosse Il Giovane

(Paris, 1666 - Roma, 1719)
Based on

Marsyas

18th-19th century
This fine composition depicts the satyr Marsyas bound to a tree trunk as he tries to free himself from Apolloโ€™s [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, with a base in mixed marbles, Overall 28x10x10 cm Bronze 20x10x7,5 cm
4

Pierre Legrosse II Legrosse Il Giovane

(Paris, 1666 - Roma, 1719)
Based on

Marsyas

18th-19th century
This fine composition depicts the satyr Marsyas bound to a tree trunk as he tries to free himself from Apolloโ€™s [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, with a base in mixed marbles, Overall 28x10x10 cm Bronze 20x10x7,5 cm
Starting price
€ 1.700,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 4.000,00
5

Prancing Horse

Veneto or Germany 16th-17th century
Thick, artificial, bituminous patina, with fine non-coeval onyx and gilt bronze base.   For a collection. [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 23,5x14,5x9,5 cm Bronze 15,5x14,5x5,5 cm
5

Prancing Horse

Veneto or Germany 16th-17th century
Thick, artificial, bituminous patina, with fine non-coeval onyx and gilt bronze base.   For a collection. [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 23,5x14,5x9,5 cm Bronze 15,5x14,5x5,5 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
6

The Magdalena

Tuscan School Probably 17th century
This bronze piece should be considered together with the next lot, St. John the Evangelist, as part of a group, [..], Silver-plated bronze, now in patina, Overall 29x18x12 cm Bronze 25x16x9 cm
6

The Magdalena

Tuscan School Probably 17th century
This bronze piece should be considered together with the next lot, St. John the Evangelist, as part of a group, [..], Silver-plated bronze, now in patina, Overall 29x18x12 cm Bronze 25x16x9 cm
Missing a chalice in left hand?
Starting price
€ 1.700,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 4.000,00
7

St. John the Evangelist

Tuscan School? Probably 17th century
This fine sculpture should be considered in relation to the previous lot featuring the figure of Mary Magdalene. [..], Silver-plated bronze, now in patina, Overall 29x18x12 cm Bronze 25x18x10 cm
7

St. John the Evangelist

Tuscan School? Probably 17th century
This fine sculpture should be considered in relation to the previous lot featuring the figure of Mary Magdalene. [..], Silver-plated bronze, now in patina, Overall 29x18x12 cm Bronze 25x18x10 cm
Starting price
€ 1.700,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 4.000,00
8

Bust of Jean Racine (1639-1699)

French school 18th-19th century
The portrait of the playwright Jean Racine, who, along with Moliere and Pierre Corneille, was one of the main [..], Bronze, dark brown patina with redish highlights on the neck, 22x15x12 cm
8

Bust of Jean Racine (1639-1699)

French school 18th-19th century
The portrait of the playwright Jean Racine, who, along with Moliere and Pierre Corneille, was one of the main [..], Bronze, dark brown patina with redish highlights on the neck, 22x15x12 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
9

Container with lid

Renaissance Revival Period 19th century
Fine bronze box with traces of external gilding. In the manner of Paduan Renaissance bronze work, decorated [..], Bronze with patina and traces of gilding, 12,5x11x11 cm
9

Container with lid

Renaissance Revival Period 19th century
Fine bronze box with traces of external gilding. In the manner of Paduan Renaissance bronze work, decorated [..], Bronze with patina and traces of gilding, 12,5x11x11 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
10

Christ standing

France? 18th-19th century
Fine gilt bronze sculpture depicting standing Christ in a large cloth.   Without characteristics [..], Gilt bronze, 25x13,5x9,5 cm
10

Christ standing

France? 18th-19th century
Fine gilt bronze sculpture depicting standing Christ in a large cloth.   Without characteristics [..], Gilt bronze, 25x13,5x9,5 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
11

Emilien de Nieuwerkerke

(Paris, 1811 - Gattaiola, 1892)

Equestrian monument of William of Orange

Prince William I of Orange (Dillenburg 1533 - Delft 1584) was a prominent figure in the Dutch War of Independence [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, signed on the pedestal, 38x36,5x18,5 cm
11

Emilien de Nieuwerkerke

(Paris, 1811 - Gattaiola, 1892)

Equestrian monument of William of Orange

Prince William I of Orange (Dillenburg 1533 - Delft 1584) was a prominent figure in the Dutch War of Independence [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, signed on the pedestal, 38x36,5x18,5 cm
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 3.500,00 / 4.500,00
12

Bartolomeo Bellano

(Padova - Padova)
Based on

David with the head of Goliath

Probably 17th century
The bronze statuette presented here depicts the young shepherd David in the moment immediately following his [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, traces of gilding, 25x10,5x10,5 cm
12

Bartolomeo Bellano

(Padova - Padova)
Based on

David with the head of Goliath

Probably 17th century
The bronze statuette presented here depicts the young shepherd David in the moment immediately following his [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, traces of gilding, 25x10,5x10,5 cm
Starting price
€ 4.200,00
Estimate
€ 8.000,00 / 10.000,00
13

Candlestick with satyr

Tuscany 16th-17th century
This small but complex composition represents a seated satyr holding a plant stem adapted to be a candle holder. [..], Bronze, dark bronze patina, 17,5x9x8,5 cm
13

Candlestick with satyr

Tuscany 16th-17th century
This small but complex composition represents a seated satyr holding a plant stem adapted to be a candle holder. [..], Bronze, dark bronze patina, 17,5x9x8,5 cm
Starting price
€ 850,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
14

Two objects commemorating the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XV (1914-1922)

a) Francesco Parisi (Napoli, 1874- Roma, 1956) Piccolo busto di papa Benedetto XV Bronze, [..]
14

Two objects commemorating the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XV (1914-1922)

a) Francesco Parisi (Napoli, 1874- Roma, 1956) Piccolo busto di papa Benedetto XV Bronze, [..]
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
15

Pair of Candlesticks

Padua or Venice 16th-17th century
A beautiful pair of table candle holders decorated with the typical iconographic repertoire of the Renaissance: [..], Bronze, dark bronze traslucent patina, 17,5x15,5x15,5 cm
15

Pair of Candlesticks

Padua or Venice 16th-17th century
A beautiful pair of table candle holders decorated with the typical iconographic repertoire of the Renaissance: [..], Bronze, dark bronze traslucent patina, 17,5x15,5x15,5 cm
Starting price
€ 6.500,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
16

Niccolò Roccatagliata

(Genova, 1593 - Venezia, 1639)
School of

Pair of candlesticks

17th century
Fine pair of 17th-century gilt bronze candle holders with a base supported by three little satyrs. Seated on [..], Gilt bronze, 15,5x14x13 cm
16

Niccolò Roccatagliata

(Genova, 1593 - Venezia, 1639)
School of

Pair of candlesticks

17th century
Fine pair of 17th-century gilt bronze candle holders with a base supported by three little satyrs. Seated on [..], Gilt bronze, 15,5x14x13 cm
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
17

Barthelemy Prieur

(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
School of

Narcissus

The artwork had long been attributed to Francesco da Sant'Agata, but recent scholarship has placed it among [..], Bronze, redish patina, Overall 30x7x8 cm Bronze 20x5x5,5 cm
17

Barthelemy Prieur

(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
School of

Narcissus

The artwork had long been attributed to Francesco da Sant'Agata, but recent scholarship has placed it among [..], Bronze, redish patina, Overall 30x7x8 cm Bronze 20x5x5,5 cm
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.000,00
18

Venus Anadyomene with Cupid

Vento? 17th-18th century
The subject of this enchanting small bronze sculpture recalls the motif of the Anadyomene Aphrodite, that is [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, traces of gilding, Overall 26x8,2x7,2 cm Bronze 17,5x7x4,5 cm
18

Venus Anadyomene with Cupid

Vento? 17th-18th century
The subject of this enchanting small bronze sculpture recalls the motif of the Anadyomene Aphrodite, that is [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, traces of gilding, Overall 26x8,2x7,2 cm Bronze 17,5x7x4,5 cm
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
19

Venus leaning against an amphora

Neoclassical Period Late 18th-early 19th century
This type of small bronze sculptures depicting Venus in balance on one foot, caught in the act of drying herself [..], Bronze, dark bronze artificial opaque patina, 18,5x7,5x7,5 cm
19

Venus leaning against an amphora

Neoclassical Period Late 18th-early 19th century
This type of small bronze sculptures depicting Venus in balance on one foot, caught in the act of drying herself [..], Bronze, dark bronze artificial opaque patina, 18,5x7,5x7,5 cm
Wears
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
20

Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

(Montevarchi, 1656 - Montevarchi, 1740)
School of

Dancing Satyr

18th-19th century
The sculpture reproduces a famous marble from the 1st century AD that was part of the Medici collection (now [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of dark bronze patina, Overall 22x8,5x8 cm Bronze 19,5x8,5x7 cm
20

Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

(Montevarchi, 1656 - Montevarchi, 1740)
School of

Dancing Satyr

18th-19th century
The sculpture reproduces a famous marble from the 1st century AD that was part of the Medici collection (now [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of dark bronze patina, Overall 22x8,5x8 cm Bronze 19,5x8,5x7 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
21

Skater

France 18th-19th century
Delightful French-style bronze depicting a young boy in the act of putting on ice skates.   This [..], Bronze, natural gold patina, traces of dark patina, 17x9,5x9 cm
21

Skater

France 18th-19th century
Delightful French-style bronze depicting a young boy in the act of putting on ice skates.   This [..], Bronze, natural gold patina, traces of dark patina, 17x9,5x9 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
22

Kronos

Italy 18th century
The god Kronos is depicted in a standing position, holding with his right hand a scythe, symbol of life temporariness [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 16,5x12,5x9,5 cm Bronze 13,5x11,6x6,5 cm
22

Kronos

Italy 18th century
The god Kronos is depicted in a standing position, holding with his right hand a scythe, symbol of life temporariness [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 16,5x12,5x9,5 cm Bronze 13,5x11,6x6,5 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
23

Bacchus

Venice Probably 17th century
A small figure of Bacchus or an allegory of autumn. Crowned with grapevines, he has a goat skin knotted over [..], Bronze, dark brown bituminous patina, Overall 15x6,5x5 cm Bronze 13,5x6,5x4,5 cm
23

Bacchus

Venice Probably 17th century
A small figure of Bacchus or an allegory of autumn. Crowned with grapevines, he has a goat skin knotted over [..], Bronze, dark brown bituminous patina, Overall 15x6,5x5 cm Bronze 13,5x6,5x4,5 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
24

Girolamo Campagna

(Verona, 1549 - Venezia, 1625)
Sphere of

La Speranza

16th-17th century
Enchanting small bronze sculpture depicting an allegory of Hope, easily recognizable by the presence of an anchor, [..], Gilt bronze, 10x4,5x3 cm
24

Girolamo Campagna

(Verona, 1549 - Venezia, 1625)
Sphere of

La Speranza

16th-17th century
Enchanting small bronze sculpture depicting an allegory of Hope, easily recognizable by the presence of an anchor, [..], Gilt bronze, 10x4,5x3 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
25

Pair of Armigers

Padua? Probably 17th-18th century
The two armigers recall in their spiral movement the Mars attributed to Gerolamo Campagna or Titian Aspetti. [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 19,5x5,5x4,5 cm Bronze 15,5x6,5x4,5 cm
25

Pair of Armigers

Padua? Probably 17th-18th century
The two armigers recall in their spiral movement the Mars attributed to Gerolamo Campagna or Titian Aspetti. [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 19,5x5,5x4,5 cm Bronze 15,5x6,5x4,5 cm
Wears
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.000,00
26

Blessing Bishop

18th-19th century
Statuette depicting a blessing bishop, difficult to be recognised as there are no symbols or other characterising [..], Silver-plated bronze, Overall 24,5x12x10 cm Bronze 17x12x6 cm
26

Blessing Bishop

18th-19th century
Statuette depicting a blessing bishop, difficult to be recognised as there are no symbols or other characterising [..], Silver-plated bronze, Overall 24,5x12x10 cm Bronze 17x12x6 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
27

Barthelemy Prieur

(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
School of

Cupid

Probably 17th century
This delightful sculpture derived from an invention of Barthelemy Prieur, the court sculptor of Henry IV and [..], Bronze, redish transparent patina, traces of artificial dark brown patina, with non coeval, gilt, ha, Overall 20x8x7 cm Bronze 11,5x8x9 cm
27

Barthelemy Prieur

(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
School of

Cupid

Probably 17th century
This delightful sculpture derived from an invention of Barthelemy Prieur, the court sculptor of Henry IV and [..], Bronze, redish transparent patina, traces of artificial dark brown patina, with non coeval, gilt, ha, Overall 20x8x7 cm Bronze 11,5x8x9 cm
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.000,00
28

Giovan Francesco Susini

(Firenze, 1585 - Firenze, 1653)
School of

Bagpiper

The original bronze invention was attributed by Bode to Giambologna, but the Dhanens rejected this idea. According [..], Bronze, bronze patina, Overall 21,5x7x7 cm Bronze 15,5x6x4,5 cm
28

Giovan Francesco Susini

(Firenze, 1585 - Firenze, 1653)
School of

Bagpiper

The original bronze invention was attributed by Bode to Giambologna, but the Dhanens rejected this idea. According [..], Bronze, bronze patina, Overall 21,5x7x7 cm Bronze 15,5x6x4,5 cm
Starting price
€ 2.400,00
Estimate
€ 4.000,00 / 5.000,00
29

Candlestick

Venice 16th-17th century
Fine historiated candlestick with circular base. On the band three different grotesque masks joined by festoons. [..], Bronze, redish patina, 18,5x14x14 cm
29

Candlestick

Venice 16th-17th century
Fine historiated candlestick with circular base. On the band three different grotesque masks joined by festoons. [..], Bronze, redish patina, 18,5x14x14 cm
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
30

Pair of Vases

France Late 18th century-early 19th
Fine pair of ornamental vases on green marble bases. The central bands reproduce decorative motifs wih playing [..], Gilded and silvered bronze, Overall 23,5x8x8 cm Bronzes 14x9,5x6,8 cm
30

Pair of Vases

France Late 18th century-early 19th
Fine pair of ornamental vases on green marble bases. The central bands reproduce decorative motifs wih playing [..], Gilded and silvered bronze, Overall 23,5x8x8 cm Bronzes 14x9,5x6,8 cm
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
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