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An Empire ormolu, paitnated bronze, amboyna and burr walnut encrier, now mounted as a lamp circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- amboyna, mahogany, walnut, bronze
- height of object 9 1/2 in.; height with fittings 22 1/2 in.; width 12 3/4 in.; depth 7 3/4 in.
- 24.5 cm; 57.5 cm; 32.5 cm; 20 cm
Condition
Wired for electricity. Feet and acorn finials later. Ormolu and patinated bronze with some rubbing, ormolu with some oxidation and surface dirt. Veneer with scattered cracks and somre losses; most to corners. Some restorations to wood.
"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
The banker Perregaux, proprietor of Madmoiselle Guimard's former home in the early 1800's, is known to have owned an enrcrier of this model. An inkwell identical to the present lot and formerly in the collection of Lord Elgin, was sold Sotheby's London, June 12, 1992, lot 307. For another encrier of this model, see Giacomo and Rozenn Wannenes, Les Bronzes Ornamentaux et les Objets Montes, Milan, 2004, p. 413.