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Lustre en bronze doré et argenté de style Empire, travail probablement italien, vers 1860
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Lustre en vermeil et bronze argenté, probablement Italie vers 1860
- bronze
- Haut. 45 cm, larg. 32 cm, poids total 2.972 g ; 17 3/4 in. high, 12 1/2 in. wide, total weight 95oz 11dwt
- Height 17 3/4 in; width 12 2/3 in
en forme de lampe antique à trois lumières ornée de têtes d'égyptiens, centré d'une figure de Mercure d'après Giambologna ; une branche insculpée de quatre poinçons non identifiés ; percé pour l'électricité
Condition
Gilding slightly worn, needs a good cleaning.
Marks: Mercury apparently unmarked, probably silver-plated bronze, the gilt base marked with 4 unidentified marks: maker BS within a rectangle, a monogram with a coronet within a rectangle, one probably a griffin within an hexagon, the last mark difficult to identify within an oval.
This chandelier is probably made of two different pieces, the Mercury probably older (two marks on Mercury foot, 3 identical marks on base neck, which proves that there was previoulsy at least a set of 3, possibly 4 of these chandeliers).
Good weight. Unusual piece.
"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."