Northern Italy 1st quarter 16th century - A cast bronze relief of David and Goliath, Northern Italy, 1st quarter 16th century - image-1

Lot 2150 Dα

Northern Italy 1st quarter 16th century - A cast bronze relief of David and Goliath, Northern Italy, 1st quarter 16th century

Auction 1221 - overview Cologne
20.05.2023, 11:00 - Old Masters
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 1.197 € (incl. premium)
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Northern Italy 1st quarter 16th century

A cast bronze relief of David and Goliath, Northern Italy, 1st quarter 16th century

Cast bronze with old patina. This plaque depicts the nude David leaning against a plinth with the severed head and body of Goliath, which is being pulled away by a servant, at his feet. The catalogue by Weinmüller auction house attributes the piece to Moderno.
With minor abrasions. 7 x 5.5 cm.

Provenance

Collection of August Wolff (labelled on the reverse). - Auctioned by Weinmüller, Munich 6.12.1956, lot 775. - Collection of Prince Joseph Clemens of Bavaria. - South German collection.