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A South German Bronze Bull
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
the lean body revealing the rib cage, with multiple folds of skin at the neck, later dark green-brown lacquer over chocolate-brown patina.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
U. Berger and V. Krahn, Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock, Herzog Anton ღUlrich-Mus๊eum Braunschweig, 1994, cat. nos. 168-172, pp. 210-213.
F. Scholten and M. Weber, From Volcan's Forge, Bronzes from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 1450-1800, Daniel Katz, Ltd., London, 2005, no. 29.
Condition
Surface abrasions. The surface was also applied with a green-brown opaque lacquer at some stage through which the chocolate-brown patina now shows through. Some original casting flaws and pitting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A nearly identical bronze bull of the same dimensions as the present lot is in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich, inventory no. 57-55. See H.R. Weihrauch, Bronzeplastik.I., Bayerisches Natio🌊nalmuseum, Munich, 1974, cat. no. 25, p. 4ꦆ2.