Belzébuth, seigneur des mouches (In der Not frißt der Teufel Fliegen)
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Price Realised EUR 30,240
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EUR 15,000 - EUR 25,000
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CARL AUGUST WILHELM SOMMER (1839-1921)
Belzébuth, seigneur des mouches (In der Not frißt der Teufel Fliegen)
Apres avoir reçu une formation académique aux Beaux-Arts de Munich et de Stuttgart, l’artiste allemand Carl August Wilhelm Sommer (1839-1921) poursuit sa formation à Vienne, à Budapest et à Rome. D’ordinaire connu pour ses sujets mythologiques classiques, il s’est inspiré de la démonologie pour cette sculpture représentant Belzébuth. Également appelé le Seigneur des mouches, il est, dans le monde sémite, un ange déchu devenu Prince des démons. Parmi les différents aspects monstrueux qu’il revêt dans les textes bibliques, le sculpteur a choisi de le représenter pourvu de ses attributs les plus emblématiques parmi lesquels les mouches, les ailes de chauve-souris et la queue de lion.
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Highly detailled cast on a impressive scale. Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable surface scratches, minor stains and nicks consistent with age and handling.
Some verdigris to the surface. Some minor surface dirt particularly to the crevices. The lower part of the stick is lacking.
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Lot 237Sale 23017
Belzébuth, seigneur des mouches (In der Not frißt der Teufel Fliegen)CARL AUGUST WILHELM SOMMER (1839-1921)Estimate: EUR 15,000 - 25,000
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