- 469
A pair of French gilt-bronze wall lights possibly 18th century, in the manner of Pitoin
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 53cm. high, 41cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 1ft. 4in.
Provenance
The Vernon Family, Hilton Park, Staffordshire thence by direct descent to the present owner
Condition
In country house condition and in need of gentle cleaning. Rings to lions' noses missing. One with drill-holes to the front tapering section. One finial has been replaced. Sconces have been notched to accommodate flex.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A comparable pair of wall lights attributed to Pitoin sold Sotheby's London, 15 June 1990, lot 66 (see Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, LIghting in the Domestic Interior, Renaissance to Art Noveau, 1991, p. 111, pl. 361)