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Louis Süe and André Mare
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Süe and André Mare
- Pair of Sconces, model no. 3011
the reverse of each respectively impressed 1 and 5 twice
- gilt metal and glass beads
Provenance
Private Collection, Greenwich, CT
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
André Mare et la Compagnie des Arts Français (Süe et Mare) Strasbourg, 1971, cat. no. 292 (for a related six-light example of the model)
Florence Camard, Süe et Mare et la Compagnie des Arts Français, Paris, 1993, p. 244
Florence Camard, Süe et Mare et la Compagnie des Arts Français, Paris, 1993, p. 244
Condition
Overall in good condition. With early switches. Presently not wired. The gilt metal with some with discoloration, rubbing and surface scratches throughout. With some possible evidence of later patination or over-painting in places. The glass beads with surface dirt. Glass beading, particularly the fringe on each shade, is very delicate and prone to detaching. One sconce with approximately eight lengths of beaded fringe missing from the shades, the other with approximately nine. Additional loose beads available in a separate bag. Sotheby's cannot attest to the electrical stability of this lot.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.