A Continental Patinated Bronze Group of Cupid and an Infant Satyr
Sale 868 - Palm Beach Collections, Featuring the Michael Hall Collection
Apr 7, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Palm Beach
Estimate
$1,000 -
$1,500
Sold for $625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Continental Patinated Bronze Group of Cupid and an Infant Satyr
CIRCA 1900
black patina.
Height 21 x length 8 x width 6 inches.
Property from the Michael Hall Collection, Miami Beach, Florida
Note:
By all accounts, Michael Hall, actor, collector and art dealer, was a memorable character who led a truly remarkable life. Michael delighted in being outrageous - frequently the life of the party, always with an entertaining repertory of anecdotes and jokes. Michael was also a very serious collector with an inquisitive nature, extremely passionate and opinionated concerning his chosen field of Renaissance and Baroque Works of Art, and was always willing to share his vast knowledge.
By all accounts, Michael Hall, actor, collector and art dealer, was a memorable character who led a truly remarkable life. Michael delighted in being outrageous - frequently the life of the party, always with an entertaining repertory of anecdotes and jokes. Michael was also a very serious collector with an inquisitive nature, extremely passionate and opinionated concerning his chosen field of Renaissance and Baroque Works of Art, and was always willing to share his vast knowledge.
Michael was mentored by Wilhelm Valentiner, a specialist in Italian Renaissance Art and then a consultant to what would become the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Through Valentiner, Hall was introduced to Sir John Pope-Hennessy and Sir Kenneth Clark, and formed friendships with a number of authorities including Rudolf Wittkower, H.W. Janson and Francis Watson.
In 1963, Hall moved to New York, and with William Mills, opened a gallery at 6 East 79th Street. His clients grew to include among others, Charles and Jayne Wrightsman, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Art, Boston, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Detroit Institute of Art.
In later years, Michael and his husband, Thomas divided time between their Florida, New York and Connecticut residences, but never stopped enjoying and collecting decorative arts. Those who knew Michael would agree his passion for collecting knew no bounds.
Condition Report
There are two holes in the base by the feet of Cupid; Cupid is lacking his appendage; figure of Cupid reattached to base; some wear to patina on the back of the satyr.
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