Medici Tomb Bronze
This bronze statuette depicts a reclining male figure, likely inspired by the sculptures adorning the tombs of the Medici family in Florence. The figure is powerfully rendered with anatomical detail, showcasing the Renaissance fascination with classical forms. The bronze exhibits a rich patina, indicative of age and handling, and the dynamic pose suggests a narrative element, possibly representing a mythological or historical figure. This piece is reminiscent of the work produced for the tomb of Giuliano de’ Medici, designed by Michelangelo.
Condition & Collectibility
This bronze is missing its original base, which would have provided stability and potentially further contextual information. Despite this, the sculpture remains a compelling example of Renaissance bronze casting. The patina and wear are consistent with age, and the piece would be of interest to collectors of Renaissance art, bronzes, or Italian sculpture. The absence of the base presents an opportunity for a collector to commission a custom mount, further enhancing the display of this remarkable piece.
To place a bid simply click the directly bid button to bid the next amount. If you wish to leave a commission/high bid, enter your amount in the grey box and click the custom bid button, our system will bid on your behalf. You will be notified by email if you win. We operate a soft close format, the auction will be extended by 3 minutes if a bid is placed in the closing 3 minutes.
Items are sold on a “sold as seen” basis, electrical items etc are untested unless stated otherwise in the title of the items in question. We have a viewing day on Saturday 10am-3pm if you are unsure about an item from photos. Please be aware that once a bid is placed we will not be able to issue any refunds unless there is a clear and obvious error made by ourselves in the item title, in the event of an incorrect bid being placed, you must contact us on the mobile phone number 07904 339160/description.
Please be aware that as we are now VAT registered the buyers commission is now 17.5% plus VAT.
#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####
