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THBAN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF THE FARNESE BULL, AFTER THE ANTIQUE, CAST BY THE NELLI FOUNDRY, ROME, LATE 19TH CENTURY,
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LiveJun 7, 2020
Include a French Art Deco credenza by Leleu and Poillerat, a 19th century Bureau Plat and Cartonnier in the manner of Francois Linke; a pair of Mid Century “Blue Rope Chairs” designed by Humberto and Fernando Campana; a collection of rare and complicated clocks, Civil War-era maps, and paintings. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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AN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF THE FARNESE BULL, AFTER THE ANTIQUE, CAST BY THE NELLI FOUNDRY, ROME, LATE 19TH CENTURY, nicely chased with intricate details throughout and each separately cast figure centering an enraged bull while standing on a rectangular stylized groundwork base, above shallow relief sides depicting foraging deer, wild boars, a pouncing lion, a combatting bear as well as other predatory and prey animals interspersed with sinuous serpents, small rectangular stamp "NELLI / ROMA," raised on a conforming rosso antico marble block plinth and a stepped Belgian black marble molded base, height: 17", width: 14", depth: 14"; including the marble plinth, height: 21 1/4", width: 15 1/8", depth: 15 1/8". Note: The Farnese Bull sometimes called the Punishment of Dirce is taken from a Greek tragedy and depicts the brothers Amphion and Zethus seeking revenge on Queen Dirce for cruel treatment of their mother Antiope, by tying her hair to the horns of an angry bull. The original Farnese Bull is an ancient Roman marble group after the Greek Hellenistic original (50 B.C) by the brothers Apollonius and Tauriskos of Trakeis. The Roman model was originally excavated in 1545 amidst the Baths of Carcalla in Rome. It was named after Pope Paul III Farnese (1534-1549) and moved to the Palazzo Farnese. In 1579 it was restored by the sculptor Gian Battista Bianchi who was also the first to make bronze castings of this marble shortly after its' restoration was complete. During the next four centuries up to the early 20th century, bronze reproductions were made but the advent of the Grand Tour in the 19th Century and Naples as a destination, led to several foundries in that city to produce some fine examples. The Roman Farnese Bull marble can be found today in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy.Good condition with expected surface buildup in crevices, some rubbed surface areas, old scratches, and traces of gilding throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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