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Paire de candélabres aux enfants sauvages en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Directoire, vers 1800
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. 49 cm, larg. 18 cm
- Height 19 1/3 in.; width 7 in
à deux bras de lumière soutenu par un enfant aux yeux de verre vêtu d'un pagne, reposant sur une base circulaire ornée de grattoirs et terminée par des pieds en pattes de lion
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Good overall condition.The gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed. The patina is slightly rubbed too.Exquisite model.
"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 modèle correspond à un dessin de Jean-Simon Deverberie, conservé à la Bibliothèque nationale de France. Deux paires de candélabres appartiennent au musée François Duesberg à Mons (reproduits dans Musée François Duesberg, Arts décoratifs 1775-1825, Bruxelles, 2004, p. 60-61). Il existe aussi avec des enfants coiffés de plumes comme la paire vendue par Sotheby's Paris, vente Palladio' 70, le 8 octobre 2015, lot 169.