Lot 1027* - A210 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 19. septembre 2024, 14h00
LARGE DOOR KNOCKER WITH ZEUS FIGHTING THE TITANS
Italy, Veneto, 16th/17th century. In the style of Alessandro Vittoria.
Brown patinated bronze. Drop-shaped, open-worked, figural door knocker. Depiction of Zeus riding an eagle on a scroll and leaf tendril handle and three Titans plunging downwards in suffering poses. Iron mounting rod.
H 35 cm, L 32 cm.
The right hand of Zeus is broken off. Various abrasions and wear. Scratches and minor dents. Corroded iron rod.
Provenance:
- Auction Nagel Stuttgart, February 23, 2011, lot 644.
- Private collection Germany, acquired at the above auction.
A watercolor study by the painter Thomas Cromek (1809-1873) probably shows the identical bronze door knocker. The drawing from the Batchelor Collection entitled “A study of a Venetian bronze door-knocker depicting Zeus” is in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge (inv. no. PD.78-2015). It can be assumed that the English painter saw this door knocker from 1830 onwards during his 20-year stay in Italy.
Provenance:
- Auction Nagel Stuttgart, February 23, 2011, lot 644.
- Private collection Germany, acquired at the above auction.
A watercolor study by the painter Thomas Cromek (1809-1873) probably shows the identical bronze door knocker. The drawing from the Batchelor Collection entitled “A study of a Venetian bronze door-knocker depicting Zeus” is in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge (inv. no. PD.78-2015). It can be assumed that the English painter saw this door knocker from 1830 onwards during his 20-year stay in Italy.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Vendu pour CHF 8 125 (frais inclus)
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