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Paire d'appliques en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, attribuées à Jacques Caffieri
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- giltbronze
- Haut. 44 cm, larg. 30 cm
- Height 17 1/3 in; width 11 3/4 in
à deux bras de lumière, les bassins ornés de feuillages et spirales ; à décor de rocailles et feuilles d’acanthe
Provenance
Ancienne collection de Monsieur Jacques Watelin
Vente à Paris, le 5 décembre 1964, lot 61
Condition
Illustration is slightly too orange.
Attractive model, nice proportion and very crispy design.
Overall condition is fine with expected wear and minor oxidation stains to the gilding.
Chasing very pretty with good and unusual floral pattern..
One wall light with a hole on the stem.
To recommend.
"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
Ce type d'appliques, au dessin illustrant un style rocaille tourmenté et assymétrique est à rapprocher des appliques en bronze attribuées à Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755), comme la paire vendue chez Sotheby's à Monaco les 27-28 juin 1998, lot 285