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A pair of bronze and gilt-bronze candelabra in Louis XVI style, 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze, gilt-bronze
- each 46cm. high; 1ft. 6in.
each with two candle-branches disguised as a tulip growing from a pot held by a girl and a boy gardener standing on fluted plinths, within ribbon-tied berried laurel wreaths on a square base with concave corners
Condition
In overall good condition. Minor casting flaws. The gilt-bronze is a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste.
"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
Comparative Literature:
G. de Bellaigue, The James A. De Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor: Furniture, Clocks and Gilt Bronzes, Vol. II, London, 1974, pp. 710-711, no. 176.
These candelabra were a popular model in the late eighteenth century which was widely copied in the 19th century. There is an 18th century pair on griotte marble bases at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, illustrated and discussed by de Bellaigue, op. cit., pp. 710-711. Another pair, on white marble bases, is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (Inv. no. 972a-1882). A further pair, likewise on white marble bases, is in the Louvre. As noted by de Bellaigue, it is tempting to associate this model with a pair of candelabra listed in the inventory of Jean Goyer (maître in 1760). These were described under the heading of 'Girandoles dorées en or moulu' as 'un autre [paire] à enfant portent des Tulippes 300 [livres].
G. de Bellaigue, The James A. De Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor: Furniture, Clocks and Gilt Bronzes, Vol. II, London, 1974, pp. 710-711, no. 176.
These candelabra were a popular model in the late eighteenth century which was widely copied in the 19th century. There is an 18th century pair on griotte marble bases at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, illustrated and discussed by de Bellaigue, op. cit., pp. 710-711. Another pair, on white marble bases, is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (Inv. no. 972a-1882). A further pair, likewise on white marble bases, is in the Louvre. As noted by de Bellaigue, it is tempting to associate this model with a pair of candelabra listed in the inventory of Jean Goyer (maître in 1760). These were described under the heading of 'Girandoles dorées en or moulu' as 'un autre [paire] à enfant portent des Tulippes 300 [livres].