A BRONZE MODEL OF A PACING BULL

ITALIAN, AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (1529-1608), 17TH CENTURY

Details

A BRONZE MODEL OF A PACING BULL
ITALIAN, AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (1529-1608), 17TH CENTURY

On an associated rectangular wooden plinth.
Dark brown patina with lighter brown high points; the rear legs repaired.
11 3/8in. (28.8cm.) high

Literature

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
London, Victoria and Albert Museum, Giambologna (1529-1608) - Sculptor to the Medici, C. Avery and A. Radcliffe, eds., 5 Oct.-16 Nov. 1978, p. 192, no. 177

Lot Essay

This type of bull, which is closely based on ancient prototypes, goes back to an invention of Giambologna's recorded in an inventory of the collection of Benedetto Gondi in 1609. It was one of his most admired creations, whether on its own or paired with a walking lion (Avery and Radcliffe, loc. cit.).

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