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Jean de Boulogne detto Giambologna (Douai, 1529 - Firenze, 1608)in the way of
Venus in the bath, 18th-19th century
Black patinated bronze
sculpture: 23 x 13 x 9 cm
This bronze reproduces a famous "crouching" Venus by Giambologna. The original bronze is preserved in the Bargello National Museum, Florence (inv.62 B). Many bronze derivations were produced up to the 18th century and even later.
This fusion certainly denotes great executive ability and probably dates back to the 18th century or to the early 19th century.
The bronze, which could be part of the refined grand tour production, maintains the same typical elements of the original casting, for example the gesture of the hand and the squared nails, so typical of Giambologna's style.
The quality of the chisel and the smoothness of the body make it a rare collector's item.
Literature:
Beatrice Paolozzi Strozzi, Dimitrios Zikos, Giambologna gli Dei gli Eroi, Giunti ed., Prato, 2006, pp.199-200.
Beatrice Paolozzi Strozzi, Dimitrios Zikos, Giambologna gli Dei gli Eroi, Giunti ed., Prato, 2006, pp.199-200.
Live auction 306
Sculpture and Small Bronzes from 15th to 19th Century
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, fri 28 June 2024
SINGLE SESSION 28/06/2024 Hours 16:00