Kikar de Shalit, Havatzelet HaSharon 35, Herzeliya Pituah, Israel
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LOT 133:
A FRENCH PATINATED-BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP REPRESENTING EMMANUEL-PHILIBERT, DUC DE SAVOIE
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Sold for: $1,600
Start price:
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1,600
Estimated price :
$2,000 - $3,000
Buyer's Premium: 18%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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A FRENCH PATINATED-BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP REPRESENTING EMMANUEL-PHILIBERT, DUC DE SAVOIE
CAST BY SUSSE FRERES FROM THE MODEL BY BARON CARLO MAROCHETTI (1805-1867), SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY The base signed 'Fauginet Marochetti.' and impressed with Susse Freres foundry mark. *The present bronze is a reduction of Baron Charles Marochetti’s celebrated equestrian group of Emmanuel-Philibert, duc de Savoie (1528-1580) created for the Piazza San Carlo in Turin and still in place today. A tour de force of mid-19th century triumphalist historical sculpture, it is considered by many to be the Franco-Italian artist’s masterpiece. Emmanuel-Philibert (1528-1580) was known for his military prowess and political innovations which strengthened the power of the house of Savoy in Piedmont. Marocetti’s commanding representation of the illustrious nobleman, raising a sword astride his steed and wearing a wind-swept feathered helmet, simultaneously alludes to the sitter’s authority whilst also evoking the theatricality of contemporary Romantic sculpture. (Christies Auction No. 10691 Lot No. 8)
