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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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Minerva
Probably 17th century
Stunning red patina on black bituminous patina. This highly original Minerva was designed as an archaeological [..], Bronze, 29 x 10 x 10 cm
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Minerva
Probably 17th century
Stunning red patina on black bituminous patina. This highly original Minerva was designed as an archaeological [..], Bronze, 29 x 10 x 10 cm
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Guglielmo Della Porta
(Porlezza - Roma, 1577)
Design by
Christ at the column
Possibly 17th century
The model of this sculpture must be attributed to the ambit of Guglielmo della Porta. It is identical to [..], Patinated bronze. Marble base, sculpture: 20 x 5 x 7 cm
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Guglielmo Della Porta
(Porlezza - Roma, 1577)
Design by
Christ at the column
Possibly 17th century
The model of this sculpture must be attributed to the ambit of Guglielmo della Porta. It is identical to [..], Patinated bronze. Marble base, sculpture: 20 x 5 x 7 cm
base: 13 x 9 x 9 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Horse
Probably 17th century
The sculpture repeats on a smaller scale the models of the equestrian monuments created by Giambologna, first [..], Bronze with black patina with traces of gilding, sculpture: 10 x 10 x 3 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Horse
Probably 17th century
The sculpture repeats on a smaller scale the models of the equestrian monuments created by Giambologna, first [..], Bronze with black patina with traces of gilding, sculpture: 10 x 10 x 3 cm
base: 7 x 11 x 8 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Christ
17th-18th century
Cataloging the crucifixes that came out of Giambologna's foundry, or from those workshops that were inspired by [..], Silver, ancient traces of oxidation, 17 x 15 x 4 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Christ
17th-18th century
Cataloging the crucifixes that came out of Giambologna's foundry, or from those workshops that were inspired by [..], Silver, ancient traces of oxidation, 17 x 15 x 4 cm
35
Allegory of Charity
Probably 17th-18th century
This refined bronze depicts a woman dressed with a long draped robe gathered over her right arm, in the fashion [..], Bronze with transparent reddish patina, traces of black patina, sculpture: 15 x 5 x 4 cm
35
Allegory of Charity
Probably 17th-18th century
This refined bronze depicts a woman dressed with a long draped robe gathered over her right arm, in the fashion [..], Bronze with transparent reddish patina, traces of black patina, sculpture: 15 x 5 x 4 cm
base: 9 x 8 x 8 cm
36
Six altar candlesticks
Lombardy, 17th-18th century
Rare group of bronze altar candlesticks. The large butterfly-form screw which locks the pieces of candlesticks [..], Bronze with natural patina, 45 x 14 x 14 cm
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Six altar candlesticks
Lombardy, 17th-18th century
Rare group of bronze altar candlesticks. The large butterfly-form screw which locks the pieces of candlesticks [..], Bronze with natural patina, 45 x 14 x 14 cm
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Prancing horse
Tuscany, 17th-18th century
This sculpture echoes some 17th century Tuscan models of the school of Pietro and Ferdinando Tacca. Fine, [..], Bronze with black patina, sculpture: 27 x 28 x 8 cm
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Prancing horse
Tuscany, 17th-18th century
This sculpture echoes some 17th century Tuscan models of the school of Pietro and Ferdinando Tacca. Fine, [..], Bronze with black patina, sculpture: 27 x 28 x 8 cm
base: 10 x 32 x 15 cm
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Christ at the Column
Tuscan school, 17th-18th century
The subject was often treated by Giambologna and his school during the 17th century. There are examples that [..], Bronze with brown patina, sculpture: 31 x 11 x 8 cm
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Christ at the Column
Tuscan school, 17th-18th century
The subject was often treated by Giambologna and his school during the 17th century. There are examples that [..], Bronze with brown patina, sculpture: 31 x 11 x 8 cm
base 8 x 20 x 20 cm
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Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini
(Napoli, 1598 - Roma, 1680)
Design by
Christ
17th-18th century
Gian Lorenzo Bernini created, with the help of Ercole Ferrara, a sculptor from Como who moved to Rome, 25 crucifixes [..], Bronze, transparent golden patina, hollow lost wax casting, 42 x 33 x 7 cm
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Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini
(Napoli, 1598 - Roma, 1680)
Design by
Christ
17th-18th century
Gian Lorenzo Bernini created, with the help of Ercole Ferrara, a sculptor from Como who moved to Rome, 25 crucifixes [..], Bronze, transparent golden patina, hollow lost wax casting, 42 x 33 x 7 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
School of
Giambologna
Probably 17th-18th century
The horse repeats the equestrian statue of Cosimo I de' Medici, located in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. [..], Bronze with transparent golden patina, sculpture: 24 x 26 x 9 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
School of
Giambologna
Probably 17th-18th century
The horse repeats the equestrian statue of Cosimo I de' Medici, located in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. [..], Bronze with transparent golden patina, sculpture: 24 x 26 x 9 cm
base: 11 x 23 x 13 cm
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Madonna
Lombardy?, 17th-18th century
The production area of this sculpture could be Lombardy, between Bergamo and Brescia, where important workshops, [..], Walnut, 87 x 50 x 20 cm
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Madonna
Lombardy?, 17th-18th century
The production area of this sculpture could be Lombardy, between Bergamo and Brescia, where important workshops, [..], Walnut, 87 x 50 x 20 cm
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Allegory
Probably 17th-18th century
This extraordinary bronze depicts an allegory that is not easy to interpret. The figure on the left represents [..], Bronze transparent greenish patina on a black background, 23 x 21 x 13 cm
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Allegory
Probably 17th-18th century
This extraordinary bronze depicts an allegory that is not easy to interpret. The figure on the left represents [..], Bronze transparent greenish patina on a black background, 23 x 21 x 13 cm
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Flaminio Vacca
(Roma, 1538 - Roma, 1605)
in the way of
Leone Medici
Tuscany, probably 17th-18th century
The Medici Lion is an archaeological sculpture originally located in Rome in the gardens of Villa Medici. [..], Bronze with transparent golden patina, sculpture: 15 x 22 x 10 cm
43
Flaminio Vacca
(Roma, 1538 - Roma, 1605)
in the way of
Leone Medici
Tuscany, probably 17th-18th century
The Medici Lion is an archaeological sculpture originally located in Rome in the gardens of Villa Medici. [..], Bronze with transparent golden patina, sculpture: 15 x 22 x 10 cm
base: 9 x 28 x 15 cm
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Della Robbia
in the way of
Pair of pilasters
17th-18th century
Pair of pilasters depicting the torsos of two female figures. Two baskets full of fruit balancing on their heads [..], Terracotta, 87,5x17x14 cm
44
Della Robbia
in the way of
Pair of pilasters
17th-18th century
Pair of pilasters depicting the torsos of two female figures. Two baskets full of fruit balancing on their heads [..], Terracotta, 87,5x17x14 cm
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Lucretia
Tuscan school?, 17th-18th century
The composition depicts the death of Lucrezia. Lying on the bed, she still holds the sword that pierced her in [..], Bronze. Dark patina with reddish tones, sculpture: 11 x 22 x 9 cm
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Lucretia
Tuscan school?, 17th-18th century
The composition depicts the death of Lucrezia. Lying on the bed, she still holds the sword that pierced her in [..], Bronze. Dark patina with reddish tones, sculpture: 11 x 22 x 9 cm
base: 5 x 26 x 12 cm
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Hercules and the centaur Nessus
Italy or France, 17th-18th century
This fine casting represents a popular subject in the Renaissance: Hercules fighting against the centaur Nessus. [..], Bronze with brown patina, sculpture: 45 x 35 x 12 cm
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Hercules and the centaur Nessus
Italy or France, 17th-18th century
This fine casting represents a popular subject in the Renaissance: Hercules fighting against the centaur Nessus. [..], Bronze with brown patina, sculpture: 45 x 35 x 12 cm
base: 11 x 48 x 27 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Bathing Venus from Giambologna's model
18th century
This sculpture reproduces a famous "crouching" Venus by Giambologna. The original bronze is preserved in the Bargello [..], Alabaster, sculpture: 31 x 12 x 13 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Bathing Venus from Giambologna's model
18th century
This sculpture reproduces a famous "crouching" Venus by Giambologna. The original bronze is preserved in the Bargello [..], Alabaster, sculpture: 31 x 12 x 13 cm
base: 15 x 15 x 15 cm
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Wrestlers, after an archaeological model
18th century
This sculpture is a replica of the archaeological group called "Wrestlers", currently preserved in the Uffizi [..], Spotted alabaster, 46 x 50 x 24 cm
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Wrestlers, after an archaeological model
18th century
This sculpture is a replica of the archaeological group called "Wrestlers", currently preserved in the Uffizi [..], Spotted alabaster, 46 x 50 x 24 cm
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Jan Brokoff
(Spìšská Sobota, 1652 - Spìšská Sobota, 1718)
Calvario
Firmato e datato 1700
L'opera è firmata e datata "Brokoff, 1700". Jan Brokoff, padre di Ferdinand, fu scultore boemo. La loro [..], Stucco, 54 x 34 x 15 cm
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Jan Brokoff
(Spìšská Sobota, 1652 - Spìšská Sobota, 1718)
Calvario
Firmato e datato 1700
L'opera è firmata e datata "Brokoff, 1700". Jan Brokoff, padre di Ferdinand, fu scultore boemo. La loro [..], Stucco, 54 x 34 x 15 cm
50
Prophetess Anna
Naples, 18th century
This large sculpture has a wooden structure, visible from the back, covered with a finely embossed and chiseled [..], Silvered copper, with patina, 76 x 28 x 19 cm
50
Prophetess Anna
Naples, 18th century
This large sculpture has a wooden structure, visible from the back, covered with a finely embossed and chiseled [..], Silvered copper, with patina, 76 x 28 x 19 cm
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Saint Anne teaching Mary to read
Sicily, 18th century
This delightful alabaster group represents Saint Anne teaching Mary to read. It is a family scene, taken from [..], Alabaster, 29 x 21 x 10 cm
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Saint Anne teaching Mary to read
Sicily, 18th century
This delightful alabaster group represents Saint Anne teaching Mary to read. It is a family scene, taken from [..], Alabaster, 29 x 21 x 10 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Flying Mercury
18th century
This Mercury is an ancient replica of one of the most famous sculptures created by Giambologna in Florence. The [..], Bronze with transparent golden patina, sculpture: 77 x 34 x 30 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Flying Mercury
18th century
This Mercury is an ancient replica of one of the most famous sculptures created by Giambologna in Florence. The [..], Bronze with transparent golden patina, sculpture: 77 x 34 x 30 cm
base: 5 x 20 x 21 cm
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Leone Leoni
(Arezzo, 1509 - 1590)
in the way of
Bust of Charles V
Probably 18th century
This bust represents Emperor Charles V in armor with the Golden Todon hanging around his neck. The sculptor Leone [..], Bronze, reddish transparent patina with black traces, sculpture: 21 x 15 x 9 cm
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Leone Leoni
(Arezzo, 1509 - 1590)
in the way of
Bust of Charles V
Probably 18th century
This bust represents Emperor Charles V in armor with the Golden Todon hanging around his neck. The sculptor Leone [..], Bronze, reddish transparent patina with black traces, sculpture: 21 x 15 x 9 cm
base: 11 x 13 x 13 cm
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Cesar Bagard
(Nancy, 1639 - Nancy, 1709)
School of
Christ
18th century
The sculpture repeats the style of the Lorraine baroque sculptor Cèsar Bagard. Some versions in carved wood with [..], Gilt bronze, 40 x 24 x 6 cm
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Cesar Bagard
(Nancy, 1639 - Nancy, 1709)
School of
Christ
18th century
The sculpture repeats the style of the Lorraine baroque sculptor Cèsar Bagard. Some versions in carved wood with [..], Gilt bronze, 40 x 24 x 6 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Allegory of Architecture
18th century
This interesting terracotta model repeats the marble sculpture today kept at the Bargello National Museum. [..], Terracotta with traces of bronze colour, sculpture: 33 x 11 x 17 cm
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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna
(Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)
in the way of
Allegory of Architecture
18th century
This interesting terracotta model repeats the marble sculpture today kept at the Bargello National Museum. [..], Terracotta with traces of bronze colour, sculpture: 33 x 11 x 17 cm
base: 4 x 12 x 12 cm
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Togatus
Neapolitan foundry ? of the 18th-19th century
The fine sculpture depicts a "Togatus" wrapped in a beautifully draped tunic and holding a small plate in his [..], Black coated copper. 40 x 12 x 9,5 cm with marble base; 31 x 12 x 9,5 cm without, sculpture: 36 x 12 x 6 cm
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Togatus
Neapolitan foundry ? of the 18th-19th century
The fine sculpture depicts a "Togatus" wrapped in a beautifully draped tunic and holding a small plate in his [..], Black coated copper. 40 x 12 x 9,5 cm with marble base; 31 x 12 x 9,5 cm without, sculpture: 36 x 12 x 6 cm
base: 8 x 10 x 10 cm
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Portrait of man with beard
19th-20th century
Signed on the neck F. Rudier. This fine virile portrait represents a bald middle-aged man with a long beard. [..], Bronze with reddish transparent patina, 45x50x20 cm
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Portrait of man with beard
19th-20th century
Signed on the neck F. Rudier. This fine virile portrait represents a bald middle-aged man with a long beard. [..], Bronze with reddish transparent patina, 45x50x20 cm
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SEVERO CALZETTA DA RAVENNA (Ravenna 1465-1543), SCUOLA DI, XVII SECOLO
in the way of
Acrobat
18th-19th century
This object is inspired by a famous lamp attributed originally to Andrea Briosco known as Riccio, but now considered [..], Bronze with black patina, 20 x 12 x 10 cm
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SEVERO CALZETTA DA RAVENNA (Ravenna 1465-1543), SCUOLA DI, XVII SECOLO
in the way of
Acrobat
18th-19th century
This object is inspired by a famous lamp attributed originally to Andrea Briosco known as Riccio, but now considered [..], Bronze with black patina, 20 x 12 x 10 cm
59
Allegories of Four Continents
France or Italy, 18th-19th century
Four busts representing four continents. Some assonance can be made with small busts attributed to Barthelemy [..], Silvered bronze, sculpture: 14 x 8 x 5 cm
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Allegories of Four Continents
France or Italy, 18th-19th century
Four busts representing four continents. Some assonance can be made with small busts attributed to Barthelemy [..], Silvered bronze, sculpture: 14 x 8 x 5 cm
base: 10 x 7 x 7 cm
60
Venus Medici, after the archaeological model
18th-19th century
This sculpture is a copy of the Medici Venus, a famous archaeological sculpture preserved in the Uffizi Museum [..], Two-color alabaster, sculpture: 42 x 13 x 13 cm
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Venus Medici, after the archaeological model
18th-19th century
This sculpture is a copy of the Medici Venus, a famous archaeological sculpture preserved in the Uffizi Museum [..], Two-color alabaster, sculpture: 42 x 13 x 13 cm
base: 21 x 21 x 21 cm