A Finely Cast Renaissance Model of an Owl
A Finely Cast Renaissance Model of an Owl
Naturalistically modelled with feathers and wings, large claws to the feet and a wonderful expressive ‘wise’ looking eyes above a polished beak
Rich brown patina
Bronze
South German
16th Century
Size: 12cm high - 4¾ ins high
Naturalistically modelled with feathers and wings, large claws to the feet and a wonderful expressive ‘wise’ looking eyes above a polished beak
Rich brown patina
Bronze
South German
16th Century
Size: 12cm high - 4¾ ins high
A Finely Cast Renaissance Model of an Owl
Naturalistically modelled with feathers and wings, large claws to the feet and a wonderful expressive ‘wise’ looking eyes above a polished beak
Rich brown patina
Bronze
South German
16th Century
Naturalistically modelled with feathers and wings, large claws to the feet and a wonderful expressive ‘wise’ looking eyes above a polished beak
Rich brown patina
Bronze
South German
16th Century
Birds, alongside horses, bulls, snakes, and crabs, were among the most popular subjects of Renaissance animal bronzes. These sculptures were likely inspired by the ancient votive antiquities of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman origin. They were frequently housed in their own designated ‘cabinets’ of ‘naturalia’ within the princely courts of Europe.
Ex Private European collection
cf: For an almost identical model, see, Sothebys, London, European Works of Art and Sculpture, 7th July, 1988, lot 59 (sold £7200 + b.p)
cf: For an almost identical model, see, Sothebys, London, European Works of Art and Sculpture, 7th July, 1988, lot 59 (sold £7200 + b.p)
A Finely Cast Renaissance Model of an Owl
