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Live auction
Sculpture and Small Bronzes from 15th to 19th Century
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome 00186, fri 28 June 2024
The lots will be exhibited from June 25th to 26th at the following times:
11:00–14:00/15:00-18:00
At Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, Piazza Lovatelli n. 1, Rome
11:00–14:00/15:00-18:00
At Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, Piazza Lovatelli n. 1, Rome
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Gothic Madonna
Northern France, 14th-15th century
This small Madonna with child repeats the stylistic features of Northern European monumental sculpture, probably [..], Bronze with natural patina, 16x5x3 cm
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Gothic Madonna
Northern France, 14th-15th century
This small Madonna with child repeats the stylistic features of Northern European monumental sculpture, probably [..], Bronze with natural patina, 16x5x3 cm
2
Madonna and Child
Northern Europe, 15th-16th century
This rare piece of chandelier represents Madonna with Child, which was cast separately and placed in the central [..], Bronze with patina, sculpture: 27 x 10 x 6 cm
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Madonna and Child
Northern Europe, 15th-16th century
This rare piece of chandelier represents Madonna with Child, which was cast separately and placed in the central [..], Bronze with patina, sculpture: 27 x 10 x 6 cm
base: 5 x 10 x 10 cm
3
Allegory of Fortune (or Eve?)
Master of Augsburg?, 16th century?
Sculpture with a beautiful reddish patina. A small lack at the veil.
There are some examples of [..], Linden wood, sculpture: 47 x 16 x 10 cm
3
Allegory of Fortune (or Eve?)
Master of Augsburg?, 16th century?
Sculpture with a beautiful reddish patina. A small lack at the veil.
There are some examples of [..], Linden wood, sculpture: 47 x 16 x 10 cm
base: 7 x 15 x 13 cm
4
Madonna with Child
Lombardy, 16th century
Sculpture of considerable size depicting the Madonna with Child. Madonna's dress drapery recalls [..], Walnut, 90 x 35 x 20 cm
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Madonna with Child
Lombardy, 16th century
Sculpture of considerable size depicting the Madonna with Child. Madonna's dress drapery recalls [..], Walnut, 90 x 35 x 20 cm
5
San Giovannino
Tuscany, probably, 16th century
The sculpture represents the infant Saint John (also recognizable by the camel skin that falls over his right [..], Terracotta
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San Giovannino
Tuscany, probably, 16th century
The sculpture represents the infant Saint John (also recognizable by the camel skin that falls over his right [..], Terracotta
6
Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
Sphere of
Head of Christ
16th century
This fine marble head belonged to a bust or an entire sculpture from which it was dismantled. There are no signs [..], Marble, 28 x 20 x 21 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
Sphere of
Head of Christ
16th century
This fine marble head belonged to a bust or an entire sculpture from which it was dismantled. There are no signs [..], Marble, 28 x 20 x 21 cm
7
Madonna enthroned with Child
France, early 16th century
The imposing sculpture represents a subject widespread in northern Europe, particularly in the Valtellina area. [..], Oak wood, 115 x 44 x 40 cm
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Madonna enthroned with Child
France, early 16th century
The imposing sculpture represents a subject widespread in northern Europe, particularly in the Valtellina area. [..], Oak wood, 115 x 44 x 40 cm
8
Pietro da Francavilla
(Cambrai, 1548 - Paris, 1615)
School of
Apollo with the Lyre
This interesting bronze depicts Apollo with the lyre. Sometimes this model is attributed to the Venetian [..], Bronze with dark and reddish transparencies, 31 x 11 x 11 cm
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Pietro da Francavilla
(Cambrai, 1548 - Paris, 1615)
School of
Apollo with the Lyre
This interesting bronze depicts Apollo with the lyre. Sometimes this model is attributed to the Venetian [..], Bronze with dark and reddish transparencies, 31 x 11 x 11 cm
9
Lion
Padua, 16th-17th century
This little lion repeats the models of the medieval lions placed next to the portals of the churches. [..], Bronze with dark patina, 7 x 10 x 4 cm
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Lion
Padua, 16th-17th century
This little lion repeats the models of the medieval lions placed next to the portals of the churches. [..], Bronze with dark patina, 7 x 10 x 4 cm
10
Shoe-shaped oil lamp
Paduan workshop, 16th-17th century
This type of artifact testifies to the interest in archaeology that was so popular from the Renaissance onwards. [..], Bronze with patina, 7 x 13 x 4 cm
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Shoe-shaped oil lamp
Paduan workshop, 16th-17th century
This type of artifact testifies to the interest in archaeology that was so popular from the Renaissance onwards. [..], Bronze with patina, 7 x 13 x 4 cm
11
Crucifix
Northern Europe, 16th-17th century
Crocifisso scolpito in legno di frutto dal toni caldi rossastri. La corporatura molto allungata, i tendini, [..], Boxwood, 39 x 20 x 5 cm
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Crucifix
Northern Europe, 16th-17th century
Crocifisso scolpito in legno di frutto dal toni caldi rossastri. La corporatura molto allungata, i tendini, [..], Boxwood, 39 x 20 x 5 cm
12
Andrea Briosco il Riccio
(Trento, 1470 - Padova, 1532)
Sphere of
Satyr holding a Jar
16th-17th century
In the Renaissance era, Satyrs came into great fashion on the wave of humanistic interest in classical antiquity. [..], Bronze black bituminous patina, 22 x 10 x 9 cm
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Andrea Briosco il Riccio
(Trento, 1470 - Padova, 1532)
Sphere of
Satyr holding a Jar
16th-17th century
In the Renaissance era, Satyrs came into great fashion on the wave of humanistic interest in classical antiquity. [..], Bronze black bituminous patina, 22 x 10 x 9 cm
13
Girolamo Lombardo
(1506 - 1590)
Design by
The Flagellation
Probably 16th-17th century
This important high relief bronze repeats the similar subject created for the Milan cathedral ciborium by Aurelio, [..], Bronze with reddish patina, 45 x 35 x 4 cm
13
Girolamo Lombardo
(1506 - 1590)
Design by
The Flagellation
Probably 16th-17th century
This important high relief bronze repeats the similar subject created for the Milan cathedral ciborium by Aurelio, [..], Bronze with reddish patina, 45 x 35 x 4 cm
14
Inkwell with griffins
Padua, 16th-17th century
The cup is supported by three griffins who hold garlands of fruit in their beaks which decorate the perimeter [..], Bronze with black bituminous patina, 21 x 14 x 12 cm
14
Inkwell with griffins
Padua, 16th-17th century
The cup is supported by three griffins who hold garlands of fruit in their beaks which decorate the perimeter [..], Bronze with black bituminous patina, 21 x 14 x 12 cm
15
Gaspare Di Girolamo Macrì
School of
Pair of candlesticks
Brescia, 16th-17th century
The decoration of the bases of the two candlestics recalls Macrì's models in the Frick Collection in New York. [..], Bronze with patina, 21 x 16 x 16 cm
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Gaspare Di Girolamo Macrì
School of
Pair of candlesticks
Brescia, 16th-17th century
The decoration of the bases of the two candlestics recalls Macrì's models in the Frick Collection in New York. [..], Bronze with patina, 21 x 16 x 16 cm
16
The Risen Christ
16th-17th century
The sculpture in question depicts the Risen Christ covered by a cloak, polychromed red on the inside and light [..], Carved and polychromed wood
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The Risen Christ
16th-17th century
The sculpture in question depicts the Risen Christ covered by a cloak, polychromed red on the inside and light [..], Carved and polychromed wood
17
Last Judgment
Rome, 16th-17th century
The attribution of this work is difficulty, but the composition is inspired by Michelangelo affresco [..], Statuary marble
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Last Judgment
Rome, 16th-17th century
The attribution of this work is difficulty, but the composition is inspired by Michelangelo affresco [..], Statuary marble
18
Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Workshop of
Acrobat
Padua, 16th-17th century
This curious oil lamp is part of the production of Paduan bronzes between the 16th and 17th centuries. [..], Bronze with natural red patina on black bituminous traces
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Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
(Ravenna, 1465 - Ravenna, 1543)
Workshop of
Acrobat
Padua, 16th-17th century
This curious oil lamp is part of the production of Paduan bronzes between the 16th and 17th centuries. [..], Bronze with natural red patina on black bituminous traces
19
David with Goliath's head
Northern Europe, 16th-17th century
David represented in ancient Roman lorica with the severed head of Goliath between his legs. , Oak wood, 37 x 13 x 9 cm
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David with Goliath's head
Northern Europe, 16th-17th century
David represented in ancient Roman lorica with the severed head of Goliath between his legs. , Oak wood, 37 x 13 x 9 cm
20
Venus Anadyomene
Tuscany, XVI-XVII
The subject of Venus Anadyomene widespread in the Renaissance era following the rediscovery of ancient sculptures [..], Bronze, reddish transparent patina, 29 x 13 x 10 cm
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Venus Anadyomene
Tuscany, XVI-XVII
The subject of Venus Anadyomene widespread in the Renaissance era following the rediscovery of ancient sculptures [..], Bronze, reddish transparent patina, 29 x 13 x 10 cm
21
The Resurrection
Northern Europe, 16th-17th century
Interesting panel carved in high relief depicting the resurrection of Christ. The scene is enclosed in [..], Oak or sessile oak wood, 54 x 42 x 5 cm
21
The Resurrection
Northern Europe, 16th-17th century
Interesting panel carved in high relief depicting the resurrection of Christ. The scene is enclosed in [..], Oak or sessile oak wood, 54 x 42 x 5 cm
22
Boxwood Crucifix
Early 17th century
Carved boxwood Corpus Christi. The figure of the Saviour is depicted with his arms outstretched diagonally, his [..], Legno di bosso, 31 x 23.5 x 8 cm.
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Boxwood Crucifix
Early 17th century
Carved boxwood Corpus Christi. The figure of the Saviour is depicted with his arms outstretched diagonally, his [..], Legno di bosso, 31 x 23.5 x 8 cm.
23
Woodpecker
Tuscany, probably 17th century
This door knocker was created to decorate the external doors. At the center it presents Medici [..], Bronze black-greenish patina
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Woodpecker
Tuscany, probably 17th century
This door knocker was created to decorate the external doors. At the center it presents Medici [..], Bronze black-greenish patina
24
Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Workshop of
Allegory of France
17th century
This very rare bronze is attributed to Barthelemy Prieur, court sculptor of Henry IV, king of France. It was [..], Bronze, reddish transparent patina, traces of dark patina, sculpture: 21 x 16 x 8 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Workshop of
Allegory of France
17th century
This very rare bronze is attributed to Barthelemy Prieur, court sculptor of Henry IV, king of France. It was [..], Bronze, reddish transparent patina, traces of dark patina, sculpture: 21 x 16 x 8 cm
base: 7 x 10 x 10 cm
25
Marble sculpture depicting the Virgin in Ecstasy
Italy, 16th - 17th century
The figure of the Immaculate Virgin sculpted in the full round in marble rests on a base of clouds and cherubs' [..], Marmo, sculpture: 31 x 10 x 9 cm
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Marble sculpture depicting the Virgin in Ecstasy
Italy, 16th - 17th century
The figure of the Immaculate Virgin sculpted in the full round in marble rests on a base of clouds and cherubs' [..], Marmo, sculpture: 31 x 10 x 9 cm
base: 7 x 12 x 12 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Workshop of
Maria de'Medici
17th century
Barthelemy Prieur was the court sculptor of Henry IV and his wife Marie de' Medici. In addition to creating [..], Bronze Transparent reddish patina, traces of dark patina, sculpture: 22 x 16 x 8 cm
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Barthelemy Prieur
(Berzieux, 1538 - Paris, 1611)
Workshop of
Maria de'Medici
17th century
Barthelemy Prieur was the court sculptor of Henry IV and his wife Marie de' Medici. In addition to creating [..], Bronze Transparent reddish patina, traces of dark patina, sculpture: 22 x 16 x 8 cm
base: 13 x 11 x 11 cm
27
Giuseppe de Levis
(Verona, 1552 - Verona, 1622)
Sphere of
Door knocker
17th century
The knocker depicts the head of a bearded man supported by a pair of dolphins who bite his ears. The tails of [..], Bronze with thick black patina, 22 x 14 x 5,5 cm
27
Giuseppe de Levis
(Verona, 1552 - Verona, 1622)
Sphere of
Door knocker
17th century
The knocker depicts the head of a bearded man supported by a pair of dolphins who bite his ears. The tails of [..], Bronze with thick black patina, 22 x 14 x 5,5 cm
The ring diam. 11,5 cm
28
Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
Design by
Birdcatcher (type B)
Probably 17th century
This famous bronze depicts a particular type of nocturnal hunting, practiced especially in northern Europe, with [..], Bronze, transparent reddish patina with dark traces, sculpture: 22 x 17 x 11 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
Design by
Birdcatcher (type B)
Probably 17th century
This famous bronze depicts a particular type of nocturnal hunting, practiced especially in northern Europe, with [..], Bronze, transparent reddish patina with dark traces, sculpture: 22 x 17 x 11 cm
base: 6 x 11 x 11 cm
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Goddess of Fortune
Padua, 17th century
Rare subject depicting the Goddess of Fortune, characterized by a veil which, moved by the wind, takes her in [..], Bronze with dark patina, sculpture: 35 x 10 x 9 cm
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Goddess of Fortune
Padua, 17th century
Rare subject depicting the Goddess of Fortune, characterized by a veil which, moved by the wind, takes her in [..], Bronze with dark patina, sculpture: 35 x 10 x 9 cm
base: 11 x 11 x 11 cm
30
Horse
Probably 17th century
This horse must be related to the identical bronze in the Bode Museum in Berlin. On the other hand, the tail [..], Bronze with black patina, sculpture: 22 x 26 x 7 cm
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Horse
Probably 17th century
This horse must be related to the identical bronze in the Bode Museum in Berlin. On the other hand, the tail [..], Bronze with black patina, sculpture: 22 x 26 x 7 cm
base: 7 x 26 x 15 cm