AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF THE FURIETTI CENTAURS

AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF THE FURIETTI CENTAURS ITALIAN, 20TH CENTURY Modelled after the Righetti model without supporting tree trunks, on polished black marble bases 29cm and 33cm high overall, the bases 24.5cm x 10cm Literature: Francis Haskell and Nicholas Penny, Taste and the Antique, Yale 1982, page 178 The original Centaurs were discovered during excavations (conducted by Monsignor Furietti) at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli on the outskirts of Rome in 1736. They were acquired by Pope Clement XIII from Furietti's heirs and placed in the Capitoline Museum. Bronze reproductions were made by famous 18th century bronze foundries such as those established by Righetti and Zofolli to cater for demand from Grand Tourists. Their decorative appeal to the Georgians was enhanced by the fact that they were a classical, symmetrical pair. An 18th example from the Righetti workshop can be seen in the V&A collection (Accession number: 979-1882). Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Bothe with firing marks, small flaws and holes, later bases. Older figure with cracks to his rear left leg and hole visible to its reverse, slightly wobbly on base, younger with scuffs around rear right haunch, hole to rear left leg, and small crack to one hoof, Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer, AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF THE FURIETTI CENTAURS, ITALIAN, 20TH CENTURY, Modelled after the Righetti model without supporting tree trunks, on polished black marble bases, 29cm and 33cm high overall, the bases 24.5cm x 10cm, Literature:, Francis Haskell and Nicholas Penny, Taste and the Antique, Yale 1982, page 178, The original Centaurs were discovered during excavations (conducted by Monsignor Furietti) at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli on the outskirts of Rome in 1736. They were acquired by Pope Clement XIII from Furietti's heirs and placed in the Capitoline Museum. Bronze reproductions were made by famous 18th century bronze foundries such as those established by Righetti and Zofolli to cater for demand from Grand Tourists. Their decorative appeal to the Georgians was enhanced by the fact that they were a classical, symmetrical pair. An 18th example from the Righetti workshop can be seen in the V&A collection (Accession number: 979-1882). Condition Report:, With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Bothe with firing marks, small flaws and holes, later bases. Older figure with cracks to his rear left leg and hole visible to its reverse, slightly wobbly on base, younger with scuffs around rear right haunch, hole to rear left leg, and small crack to one hoof, Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer

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