AFTER FRANÇOIS DUQUESNOY (1597-1643), LATE 17TH OR FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY

Details

A SET OF EIGHT CARVED IVORY PUTTI
AFTER FRANÇOIS DUQUESNOY (1597-1643), LATE 17TH OR FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY
Composed of two pairs and two single figures on black slate plinths and two further unmounted single figures; losses and shrinkage cracks
4¼ to 7 in. (10.8 to 17.7 cm.) wide (6)

Provenance

Sir John Maitland of Harrington Hall, Spilsby, Lincolnshire.
And by descent.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Brought to you by

Shari Kashani

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

skashani@christies.com +44 (0)20 7389 2350

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

François Duquesnoy, who was famous for his depictions of fleshy nude children in both drawings and sculpture, was a Fleming by birth but spent most of his working life in Rome. The present ivory putti are all based on Duquesnoy models, either directly or with minor variations (see M. Boudon-Machuel, François du Quesnoy 1597-1643, Paris, 2005, pp. 300-301 and 307-309, in. 71 ex. 2, in. 72 ex. 1, in. 85 ex. 1, in. 87 ex. 5, in. 86 ex. 2, in. 87 ex. 2).

More from 500 Years Decorative Arts Europe The European Connoisseur & Les Maitres Ebenistes-The Property of an Important Private European Collector

View All