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Hope. Gilded bronze. Possibly early 17th century.

$1,650.34
£1,223.24
€1,400VAT Included
CA$2,302.31
A$2,335.28
CHF 1,333.51
MX$28,280.98
NOK 15,698.65
SEK 15,646.55
DKK 10,674.40

About the Item

Hope. Gilded bronze. Possibly early 17th century, following the model of Juan de Bolonia (1529-1608). With inscription on base (“Speransa”). Minor flaws and restoration. A gilded bronze figure with a simple base engraved with the name of the allegory, depicting a young lady, joining her hands in a gesture of prayer, dressed in a tunic and cloak, barefoot and with a crown of leaves on her head. Iconographically, the allegory has been identified thanks to the inscription on the base (“Speransa,” meaning Hope), as it lacks any iconographic attributes beyond the aforementioned gesture of prayer. However, the inspiration and closeness of this figure to the allegory of Hope created between 1582 and 1584 by Giambologna (Douai, 1529 – Florence, 1608) for the Grimaldi Chapel in the church of San Francesco di Castelletto in Genoa is clear. This earlier work, now housed at the University of Genoa, was part of a set of six life-size bronze allegorical figures of Virtues. It is also worth mentioning the existence of several small gilded bronze sculptures made in Europe following models by Giambologna, such as the one in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (inventory A.60 1956), which is 13.5 cm high and considered a German or Dutch creation from the first half of the 17th century. Weight: 606 grams. · Size: 5x4,5x18,5 cms International Buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses (if you choose the seller sends it to you), but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metal
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Maybe early 17th century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Done at unknown date, check pictures and description. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. check pictures and description.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZF15231stDibs: LU2951349890522

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