Lot 94
  • 94

A suite of four gilt-bronze and rouge griotte marble table articles Paris, circa 1880

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marble, bronze
  • lamp height 22 in.; tazza height 11 1/4 in.
  • 56 cm; 28.5 cm
comprising a pair of Louis XVI style table lamps and pair of Empire style tazza.  4 pieces.

Condition

The lamps have no shades and have new electrical fittings; each lamp showing traces of restoration to spreading marble feet above acanthus cast socles; the first tazza with an old repaired break to the bowl and with an infilled chip to the edge; each with two screw holes to the underside of the bowl; the bowls and gilt-metal necks appear to be associated with the marble bases; bases with extensive restoration and small chips edges.
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.
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