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France, XIXe siècle, d'après Armand-François Toussaint (1806-1862) Importante paire de torchères à l'Esclave Indien et à l'Esclave Indienne
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Importante paire de torchères à l'Esclave Indien et à l'Esclave Indienne
- signées et datées AD. TOUSSAINT 1850, marqués du fondeur F. BARBEDIENNE . FONDEUR et pastille de réduction mécanique A. Collas
- bronze à patine brune
- Haut. 90 cm; height. 35 3/5 in.
Provenance
Collection privée lyonnaise.
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
F. Rionnet, Les Bronzes Barbedienne, Paris, 2016, p. 448, n° 1631.
F. Rionnet, Les Bronzes Barbedienne, Paris, 2016, p. 448, n° 1631.
Condition
Good condition overall with some wear to the patina at several places consistent with age and handling. Some verdigris stains to the surface. The torch of the male figure cast separately with a joint visible. Joints also visible to the shoulders. The figures have been electrified. Very decorative bronze.
"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
Les modèles en bronze ont été commandés par le Ministère de l'Intérieur en 1850 pour le palais de l'Elysée. Un contrat de 1869, signé entre Barbedienne et Graux-Marly, précise les droits d'édition de ces deux modèles revenant à chaque maison.