Grotesque Animal
Lamp
ca. 1620 (model), ca. 1650-1700 (Cast)
ca. 1620 (model), ca. 1650-1700 (Cast)
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This bronze is made in the Netherlands in the first half of the 17th century in the style of Arent van Bolten of Zwolle (ca. 1573-1624/26)
This grotesque bird is in the form of a shell-backed monster with bird's legs. The lamp is located in the creature's open mouth. It is mounted on an oblong marble base.
Arent van Bolten was a silversmith and sculptor, but got especially well known for his drawings. His most frequent subjects were grotesque figures and monsters, biblical and mythological scenes and scenes from peasant life.
This grotesque bird is in the form of a shell-backed monster with bird's legs. The lamp is located in the creature's open mouth. It is mounted on an oblong marble base.
Arent van Bolten was a silversmith and sculptor, but got especially well known for his drawings. His most frequent subjects were grotesque figures and monsters, biblical and mythological scenes and scenes from peasant life.
Object details
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| Title | Grotesque Animal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Lamp, Grotesque Animal, bronze, after Arent or Arnold van Bolten (c.1573-before 1633), model Amsterdam or Zwolle ca. 1620, cast possibly France ca. 1650-1700 |
| Physical description | This grotesque bird is made in the form of a shell-backed monster with bird's legs. The lamp is in the creature's open mouth. On an oblong marble base. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1952. Historical significance: Several other examples have turned up. |
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| Summary | This bronze is made in the Netherlands in the first half of the 17th century in the style of Arent van Bolten of Zwolle (ca. 1573-1624/26) This grotesque bird is in the form of a shell-backed monster with bird's legs. The lamp is located in the creature's open mouth. It is mounted on an oblong marble base. Arent van Bolten was a silversmith and sculptor, but got especially well known for his drawings. His most frequent subjects were grotesque figures and monsters, biblical and mythological scenes and scenes from peasant life. |
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| Accession number | M.49-1952 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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