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1126 - ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREA BRUSTOLON, KNOWN AS ‘IL RICCIO’ (Padua,…
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Estimate €3,500 - €10,000
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ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREA BRUSTOLON, KNOWN AS ‘IL RICCIO’ (Padua, 1470 – 1532) - Oil lamp with male figure. Italian school, 17th century Cast and chased bronze. Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 24 cm. This sculpture depicts a kneeling, nude male figure on a quadrangular base, holding a spherical vessel on his shoulder, originally intended as an oil reservoir. The piece masterfully combines the functionality of a lighting object with the sculptural refinement characteristic of Italian bronzes inspired by Renaissance models. The figure’s vigorous anatomy, the careful modelling of the musculature, the expressiveness of the bearded face, and the rich decoration of the vessel demonstrate a remarkable quality of execution. Stylistically, the work can be linked to the tradition of small Venetian and Paduan bronzes derived from the work of Andrea Briosco, known as Il Riccio, one of the most important sculptors and bronze casters of the Italian Renaissance. His influence extended throughout the 16th and 17th centuries via numerous workshops and followers who reproduced and reinterpreted his models to meet the demand of collectors and scholars. Particularly prized were his candlesticks, lamps, inkwells and cabinet pieces inspired by classical antiquity, in which the human figure plays a leading role within complex decorative compositions. This work is fully in keeping with this tradition, displaying a formal language rooted in Mannerism and a sculptural conception that combines naturalism, elegance and practical function. The rich, dark patina of the bronze helps to highlight the volumes and details of the surface, accentuating the overall sculptural quality. Owing to its type, quality and decorative appeal, it stands as a remarkable example of 17th-century Italian bronze sculpture inspired by the models created by the circle of Il Riccio. Provenance: San Giorgi Collection, Rome
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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