Lot n° 98
Estimation :
600 - 1200
EUR
Result without fees
Result
: 600EUR
Late 18th - early 19th century school after Antonio SUSINI - Lot 98
Late 18th - early 19th century school after Antonio SUSINI
Bull and Horse
Two bronze proofs with shaded patina
Rectangular base in Sienna yellow marble with stepped base and inverted cavet
Dimensions of horse with base: approx. 14.4 x 13.3 x 8.4 cm
Bull dimensions: approx. 12.5 x 11.3 x 8.5 cm
(Restoration to the corner of the base, broken bull's tail, patina wear)
NOTICE
Antonio Susini (1580-1624) was a Florentine sculptor and foundryman of the late Renaissance, best known for his works in bronze. A pupil and collaborator of the famous sculptor Giambologna, Susini perfected the art of bronze and made a name for himself by creating miniature replicas of his master's works, which he reproduced with exceptional precision. His technical skill and attention to detail enabled him to create sculptures of great finesse, often small in scale but of great complexity, depicting mythological scenes, animal figures or portraits.
Among his close contemporaries, Giambologna obviously remains a central influence, both stylistically and technically, having taught Susini the art of lost-wax casting. Pietro Tacca, another of Giambologna's pupils, shares this heritage with Susini, although his works are more monumental. Both contributed to perpetuating their master's Mannerist style, with particular attention to the elegance of form and the dynamism of composition. Susini, however, stands out for the precision of his miniature works, which illustrate his incomparable mastery of bronze.
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