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Lampe bouillotte en vermeil a deux lumieres, Paris, 1809-1819
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Lampe bouillotte en vermeil a deux lumieres, Paris, 1809-1819
- Haut. 70 cm, poids total 3 191 g ; 27 1/2 in high
le pied rond bordé d'une moulure de feuilles d'eau, le fût gravé à deux reprises d'armoiries, les mêmes armes gravées sous le pied, gravée également à l'intérieur du pied 5m 2o 2g, l'abat-jour ovale en métal (une bobèche manquante)
engraved three times with coats-of-arms, twice on the stem, once under the foot, with oval gilt metal lamp shade
engraved three times with coats-of-arms, twice on the stem, once under the foot, with oval gilt metal lamp shade
Condition
In overall good condition. Scratches on the base, gilding very slightly wor on the base. The shade with stains and worn gilding. As mentioned in the catalogue, fitted for electricity (footrim and arms pierced) and one nozzle missing.
Engraved three times with Cambacérès coat-of-arms (twice on stem and once under the base). Engraved with weight 5m 2o 2G inside the base.
Marks:
On footrim: title and guarantee legible
On stem: maker and community difficult to read
On nozzle: maker and community, each twice, title
On socket:s one with guarantee , one with title
Very nice piece
"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
Jean-Jacques-Régis de Cambacérès (1753-1824) fut deuxième consul aux côtés de Napoléon Bonaparte puis, dès 1804 prince-archichancelier de l'empire. Il reçoit le titre de duc de Parme en 1808, titre auquel il doit renonçer à la chute de l'empire. Il portera alors le titre de duc de Cambacérès.