Round 11: Tossup 10

Several drawings by Francesco Bertoli are the only evidence of a now-lost clasp made by this sculptor, which featured a diamond then considered the second-largest in the world. This artist’s numerous medallions include a depiction of Atlas holding up the world and a work showing Leda and the Swan. The only remaining part of this artist’s “Golden Gate” depicts a figure along with a stag, dogs, (10[1])and other animals. Four gold figures representing the times of day can be seen in another work by this artist of the Nymph of Fontainebleau. (-5[1])Neptune and Tallus are shown reclining in a work by this sculptor intended for Francis I. For 10 points, name this Mannerist sculptor of a golden Salt Cellar. (10[2]0[1])■END■

ANSWER: Benvenuto Cellini
<EW, Painting and Sculpture> | Packet K - UCF A, Notre Dame B, Durham A, Michigan State A, Swarthmore A, Cambridge B
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Buzzes


Summary

TournamentEditionMatchHeardConv. %Neg %Avg. Buzz
California (South)Main Site425%25%119.00
CanadaMain Site1275%0%102.00
Great LakesMain Site475%25%101.00
Lower Mid-AtlanticMain Site967%11%97.17
NortheastMain Site667%17%101.25
OverflowMain Site367%33%99.00
SoutheastMain Site863%13%91.60
UKMain Site667%0%85.75
Upper Mid-AtlanticMain Site875%13%104.17