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A GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED PORPHYRY AND PORPHYRY VENEERED COLUMN, CIRCA 1820 |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- La colonne : haut. 134 cm, base 21 x 21 cm ; la gaine : haut. 112 cm, larg. 37 cm, prof. 29 cm ; The column: height 52 2/3 in., base 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.; the pedestal: height 44 in., width 14 1/2 in., depth 11 1/2 in.
the Doric column with an upper gilt bronze egg and dart rim, surmounted by an armillary sphere, the circular base with gilt-bronze berried laurel leaves, on a square gilt-bronze plinth, above a porphyry and foliate gilt-bronze mounted pedestal; together with a mahogany veneer and brass pedestal in Neoclassical style
Provenance
- Purchased from "L'Aigle", antique dealer, in 1935
Exhibited
- Le Cabinet de l'Amateur, Orangerie des Tuileries, Paris, February - April 1956, n° 303
Literature
- Le Cabinet de l'Amateur, exh. cat. Orangerie des Tuileries, Paris, 1956, n° 303, p. 85
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate, but the column is more impressive in reality. The porphyry column and the sphere: There are some traces of old cleaning product on the upper sphere which could be easily cleaned. Very nice porphyry colour. There is a restoration to one angle of the upper porphyry square top, under the sphere. The porphyry column is in good condition. There is a porphyry plate of the lower base which is broken with a loss and which would benefit from a restoration. There are minor chips to the edges. The gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed as expected. The pedestal: Good overall condition. There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, lifting areas and surface scratches due to age and use. One minor brass element of the right side is missing but could be easily replaced. Very decorative set with an impressive scale and size.
"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."