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Eugène Soleau
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- chandelier, circa 1900
- stamped Soleau. Paris
- bronze, glass
- approximately 119 x 50 x 50 cm. (47 x 19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in.)
gilt bronze, glass
Condition
In overall good condition. Formerly fitted for electricity, Sotheby's recommends using a professional when undertaking any electrical works. There are some visible joins to the gilt bronze notably to the wrapped Dragon around the stem. One pink glass drip pan has a secure crack to the centre.
"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
It is highly likely that Eugène Soleau drew his inspiration from the celebrated sculptor Emmanuel Fremiet (1824-1910) for this chandelier. The entwined dragon and beshimi mask composition on the present model are mirrored in a chandelier created by Fremiet and commissioned by the architect Emile Vaudremer (1829-1914) for Hotel Dervillé now in the permanent collection of the Musée d’Orsay, Paris (OAO 1651). The Fremiet chandelier is composed of a entwined Boa around the stem terminating with a beshimi mask.