SOLD. Antonio Frilli: An Italian bronze sculpture, David copy after Donatello, base signed 'Antonio Frilli C. S.A. Firenze'. Late 19th century. H. 160 cm.

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Antonio Frilli (b. c. 1860, d. Florence 1920)

An Italian bronze sculpture, David copy after Donatello (c. 1386–1466). The base signed 'Antonio Frilli C. S.A. Firenze'. Late 19th century. H. 160 cm.

Provenance: The Danish architect Niels Jacobsen (1865–1935) who was highly inspired by his tours to Italy. He brought home this figure from Florence to Odense, Funen, where he had his architect studio. He is the architect behind several buildings such as Odense Courthouse, Odense Theatre, schools, hotels and The Hans Christian Andersen Museum.

The Florentine renaissance artist Donatello made his first version of the sculpture of the biblical hero David in marble and as a clothed figure (1408–09), and later in 1430 a far more famous bronze nude figure. Both are now in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Furniture, varia & carpets, 20 September 2017