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Important lustre en bronze doré deux tons d'or, probablement Saint-Pétersbourg, vers 1790
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 110 cm, diam. 77 cm
- Height 43 1/3 in; diam. 30 1/3 in
en bronze doré or rose et or jaune, à douze lumières à coupelle festonnée, reposant sur des masques de Bacchus, à frise de rosaces au naturel dans des motifs d'ovales, relié à la partie supérieure par des chaînettes terminées par des mufles de lion
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
Igor Sychev, The Russian Chandeliers 1760-1830, Moscou, 2003, p.63, fig.774
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
Exceptionnal piece in good condition. Very high quality of chasing with two types of gilding (pink and yellow), small wear in places (black stains visible from the photo).
Very attractive chandelier, large size. To recommend.
"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
On connait, dans le même esprit, un projet de lustre pour le cabinet de Nicolas 1er au Palais d'Hiver de Saint-Petersbourg. Un autre lustre comparable, attribué à Andreï Schreiber de Saint-Petersbourg, est aujourd'hui conservé au Palais de Tsarkoe Selo.