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Paire de plaques à papier au rhinocéros en bronze doré, travail allemand de la fin du XVIIe / début du XVIIIe siècle sur une base d'époque Louis XVI
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- giltbronze
- Haut. 12 cm, larg. 16,5 cm, prof. 10,5 cm
- Height 4 3/4 in; width 6 1/2 in; depth 4 1/4 in
le socle en bois teinté orné d'une frise d'entrelacs avec quatre pieds boules
Literature
"Le Goût d'un expert", in Connaissance des Arts, mai 1969, n°207
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Highly attractive pair of objects composed of a pair of gilt-bronze rhinoceros cast in Germany in the late 17/early 18th probably as paperweight.
The bronze are finely cast and are in good condition with expected wear to the gilding. They have been mounted on a Louis XVI base circa 1780. The base is in fair condition but there is an angle damaged (3 missing small elements forming the angle, 2 in amaranth and one in tulipwood). It will need a simple restoration. Otherwise, minor scratches to the bases.
In conclusion, the composition is very desirable. Strongly recommended.
"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
Le modèle de cette paire de rhinocéros est à rapprocher d'une gravure d'Albrecht Dürer, elle-même inspirée de l'animal en provenance des Indes Orientales débarqué à Lisbonne le 20 mai 1515 et offert comme présent au roi du Portugal.