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A group of French ormolu light fixtures circa 1810-30
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
- height of tallest 25 in.
- 63.5 cm
Comprising an Empire ormolu three-light bouillotte lamp, a pair of Restauration ormolu candlesticks now mounted as lamps and a pair of Charles X ormolu candlesticks.
Provenance
The bouillotte lamp was purchased by Mrs. Lerner from J. Kugel, Paris in 1961
Literature
Gladys Freeman, "The Setting is French," Town and Country, November 1962, p. 110 (one candlestick) and p. 113 (the bouillotte lamp)
Condition
Bouillotte lamp: drilled and wired for electricity and possibly lacking element from central section. With oxidation and surface dirt to ormolu, shade probably later. The Restauration candlesticks: 13 in. tall (24 in. with fittings) Ormolu with some oxidation, rubbing and surface dirt.
Charles X candlesticks: 7.25 in. tall. With some rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a bouillotte lamp of this model, see Giacomo and Rozenn Wannenes, Les Bronzes Ornamentaux et les Objets Montes, Milan, 2004, p. 401.