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Cuprum Reloaded. Bronzetti dal Medioevo all'800
Roma, tue 19 September 2023
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26010 Casale Cremasco Vidolasco
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Inkwell supported by Lions
16th-17th century?
This interesting object could be an inkwell or an liturgical instrument, such as an incense holder.
In [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, onyx, 22x15x15 cm
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Inkwell supported by Lions
16th-17th century?
This interesting object could be an inkwell or an liturgical instrument, such as an incense holder.
In [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, onyx, 22x15x15 cm
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Stefano Maderno
(Palestrina, 1576 - Roma, 1636)
in the way of
Hercules and Antaeus
This interesting small bronze derives from a famous composition by Stefano Maderno which terracotta model is [..], Bronze, redish patina, Tot. 22x10x7,5 cm Bronzo 12,5x6,5x5 cm
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Stefano Maderno
(Palestrina, 1576 - Roma, 1636)
in the way of
Hercules and Antaeus
This interesting small bronze derives from a famous composition by Stefano Maderno which terracotta model is [..], Bronze, redish patina, Tot. 22x10x7,5 cm Bronzo 12,5x6,5x5 cm
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Francesco Fanelli
(Firenze, 1577 - Paris, 1663)
School of
Prancing Horse
17th-18th century
This sculpture derives from the models of Francesco Fanelli, the Florentine artist who worked in Genoa and later [..], Bronze, with golden brown patina on traces of dark brown patina, some verdish patina, Overall 30,5x18x8,5 cm Bronze 17,5x18x6,5 cm
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Francesco Fanelli
(Firenze, 1577 - Paris, 1663)
School of
Prancing Horse
17th-18th century
This sculpture derives from the models of Francesco Fanelli, the Florentine artist who worked in Genoa and later [..], Bronze, with golden brown patina on traces of dark brown patina, some verdish patina, Overall 30,5x18x8,5 cm Bronze 17,5x18x6,5 cm
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Amphora supported by Nereids
Venice 16th-17th century
The central body of this fine composition includes an amphora vase supported by three nereids separated by shells [..], Bronze, with redish patina and traces of dark brown patina, Overall 31,5x13,5x13,5 cm Bronze 27x10x8 cm
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Amphora supported by Nereids
Venice 16th-17th century
The central body of this fine composition includes an amphora vase supported by three nereids separated by shells [..], Bronze, with redish patina and traces of dark brown patina, Overall 31,5x13,5x13,5 cm Bronze 27x10x8 cm
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Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Atelier of
Satyr with a Small Satyr
16th-17th century
The original composition depicting a female satyr with her child was originally attributed to Andrea Briosco [..], Bronze, redish patina on traces of dark brown patin, 20,5x16x13,5 cm
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Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Atelier of
Satyr with a Small Satyr
16th-17th century
The original composition depicting a female satyr with her child was originally attributed to Andrea Briosco [..], Bronze, redish patina on traces of dark brown patin, 20,5x16x13,5 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Atelier of
Nereid riding on a Dolphin
17th century
Fine oil lamp with a Nereid riding on a dolphin. The physiognomy of the nymph follows the canons of female figures [..], Bronze, gold-redish patina with traces of dark brown patina, 17x15x6 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Atelier of
Nereid riding on a Dolphin
17th century
Fine oil lamp with a Nereid riding on a dolphin. The physiognomy of the nymph follows the canons of female figures [..], Bronze, gold-redish patina with traces of dark brown patina, 17x15x6 cm
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Francesco Fanelli
(Firenze, 1577 - Paris, 1663)
School of
Cupid riding on a Dolphin
Probably 17th century
Cupid riding on a dolphin, holding a mace in his right hand while with his left hand he holds wide open mammal’s [..], Bronze, natural brown patina on dark coating, Overall 14,5x14,5x10 cm Bronze 11x10,5x8,5 cm
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Francesco Fanelli
(Firenze, 1577 - Paris, 1663)
School of
Cupid riding on a Dolphin
Probably 17th century
Cupid riding on a dolphin, holding a mace in his right hand while with his left hand he holds wide open mammal’s [..], Bronze, natural brown patina on dark coating, Overall 14,5x14,5x10 cm Bronze 11x10,5x8,5 cm
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Knight
Area Germanica Medieval Period?
The model of this crusader knight belongs to medieval Germanic culture. It is similar to aquamanilia and [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 22,5x15x6 cm
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Knight
Area Germanica Medieval Period?
The model of this crusader knight belongs to medieval Germanic culture. It is similar to aquamanilia and [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 22,5x15x6 cm
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Two Knight-form Candlesticks
Germany 19th century
Two candlesticks of German origin, refering to late medieval or Renaissance objects. As parallels see two candlestick [..], Bronze, patina, 18,5x13,5x9 cm
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Two Knight-form Candlesticks
Germany 19th century
Two candlesticks of German origin, refering to late medieval or Renaissance objects. As parallels see two candlestick [..], Bronze, patina, 18,5x13,5x9 cm
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Tiziano Aspetti
(Padova, 1559 - Pisa, 1606)
Atelier of
Mars
16th-17th century
This model of Mars is a typical product of Venetian Renaissance foundries. Often used as a monumental firedog, [..], Bronze, black patina, Overall 39,5x15x10,5 cm Bronze 26,5x15x8 cm
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Tiziano Aspetti
(Padova, 1559 - Pisa, 1606)
Atelier of
Mars
16th-17th century
This model of Mars is a typical product of Venetian Renaissance foundries. Often used as a monumental firedog, [..], Bronze, black patina, Overall 39,5x15x10,5 cm Bronze 26,5x15x8 cm
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Candlestick
North Europe 12th-13th century?
This splendid candlestick depicts an armed warrior with the body of a bird and the tail of a mermaid. [..], Bronze, goldish patina on traces of dark brown patina, 17,5x11x6,5 cm
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Candlestick
North Europe 12th-13th century?
This splendid candlestick depicts an armed warrior with the body of a bird and the tail of a mermaid. [..], Bronze, goldish patina on traces of dark brown patina, 17,5x11x6,5 cm
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Lion
Venice school Probably 17th century
Fine lion realised in detailed naturalistic manner, represented in an unusual position (maybe a part of a larger [..], Bronze, golden patina, 9,5x13x6 cm
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Lion
Venice school Probably 17th century
Fine lion realised in detailed naturalistic manner, represented in an unusual position (maybe a part of a larger [..], Bronze, golden patina, 9,5x13x6 cm
Tail missing
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Mortar
18th-19th century
Mortar with its original pestle. On the band curious decoration with dragons and sacks containing foundry tools [..], Bronze, patina, Mortar 10x12,5x12,5 cm Pestle 20,5 cm
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Mortar
18th-19th century
Mortar with its original pestle. On the band curious decoration with dragons and sacks containing foundry tools [..], Bronze, patina, Mortar 10x12,5x12,5 cm Pestle 20,5 cm
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St. George and the Dragon
Germanic Area 16th-17th century?
This St. George and the dragon is clearly of Nordic origin, most likely German, where it was a popular iconography, [..], Bronze, brown patina, 26x12x8,5 cm
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St. George and the Dragon
Germanic Area 16th-17th century?
This St. George and the dragon is clearly of Nordic origin, most likely German, where it was a popular iconography, [..], Bronze, brown patina, 26x12x8,5 cm
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Sophocles and Demosthenes
Neoclassical Period Early 19th century
Bronze reproductions of two classical statues preserved in the Lateran Museums in Rome and the Vatican Museum. [..], Bronze, brown patina, Bronze 12,5x5,5x4 cm
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Sophocles and Demosthenes
Neoclassical Period Early 19th century
Bronze reproductions of two classical statues preserved in the Lateran Museums in Rome and the Vatican Museum. [..], Bronze, brown patina, Bronze 12,5x5,5x4 cm
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Historiated cup
Probably 17th century
Curious bacellate bowl of ovoid form resting on octagonal plinth, mounted on a red jasper base. Each segment [..], Bronze, brown patina on jasper base, Overall 17x13x7 cm Bronze 10,5x13x7 cm
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Historiated cup
Probably 17th century
Curious bacellate bowl of ovoid form resting on octagonal plinth, mounted on a red jasper base. Each segment [..], Bronze, brown patina on jasper base, Overall 17x13x7 cm Bronze 10,5x13x7 cm
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Meister Der Gansemannchens
Field of
Wayfarers
Nuremberg Probably 17th century
This pair of bronze statuettes depicts two wayfarers carrying on their shoulders baskets for goods transport. [..], Bronze, with brown natural patina and traces of dark brown patina, Left sculpture, overall 25,5x12x13 cm Bronze 21,5x10x11 cm Right sculpture, overall 26,5x12x13 cm Bronze 22x7,5x9 cm
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Meister Der Gansemannchens
Field of
Wayfarers
Nuremberg Probably 17th century
This pair of bronze statuettes depicts two wayfarers carrying on their shoulders baskets for goods transport. [..], Bronze, with brown natural patina and traces of dark brown patina, Left sculpture, overall 25,5x12x13 cm Bronze 21,5x10x11 cm Right sculpture, overall 26,5x12x13 cm Bronze 22x7,5x9 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Venus pulling a thorn from her foot
The bronze is accompanied by the expertise of Dr. Charles Avery.
Examination of the metal [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of darker patina , Overall 28,5x10x10 cm Bronze 19,7x9x6 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Venus pulling a thorn from her foot
The bronze is accompanied by the expertise of Dr. Charles Avery.
Examination of the metal [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of darker patina , Overall 28,5x10x10 cm Bronze 19,7x9x6 cm
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Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Atelier of
Writing box
This fine writing box is a Renaissance invention. Facades decorated with centaurs, shield-bearing putti and [..], Bronze, brown-redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 7,5x22x12,7 cm
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Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Atelier of
Writing box
This fine writing box is a Renaissance invention. Facades decorated with centaurs, shield-bearing putti and [..], Bronze, brown-redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 7,5x22x12,7 cm
Defects to hinges
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Pelican-shaped candlestick
Padua? 17th century
This curious candlestick repeats the composition of an oil lamp housed in the Bode Museum, Berlin: pelican’s [..], Bronze, brown patina, traces of dark brown patina, 9x15,5x7,5 cm
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Pelican-shaped candlestick
Padua? 17th century
This curious candlestick repeats the composition of an oil lamp housed in the Bode Museum, Berlin: pelican’s [..], Bronze, brown patina, traces of dark brown patina, 9x15,5x7,5 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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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