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Rare lustre en bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- giltbronze
- Haut. 64 cm, diam. 42 cm
- Height 25 1/4 in; diam. 16 1/2 in
à six lumières soutenues par trois bras ornés de masques de satyre s'échappant d'un fût cannelé à décor de guirlandes de feuilles de chêne
Literature
S. Eriksen, Early-Neoclassicism in France, Londres, 1974
H. Ottomeyer et P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986
P. Verlet, Les bronzes dorés français du XVIIIe siècle, 1987
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
It has been pierced and electrified previously. One nozzle needs to be re-attached.
Very nice ormolu gilding, scarcely worn. Beautiful chasing.
Rare model, only one other recorded. 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
Il existe un lustre identitique à notre lustre exposé dans la bibliothèque du musée Nissim de Camondo à Paris.
La forme générale dérive de l'esprit Louis XIV des lustres en bronze massif adapté au renouveau classique comme le "fort lustre de cuivre à huit branches en couleur d'or" livré par Pitoin en 1778 pour le vestibule de la chapelle de Versailles.
Le dessin appartient au repértoire du "goût grec" avec un fût cannelé puissant orné de guirlandes de feuilles de chêne d'où s'échappent des bras de lumières et qui n'est pas sans analogie avec certains projets d'ornemanistes comme Charles Delafosse et le travail d'un bronzier comme Robert Osmond.