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Paire d'aiguières d'ornement en marbre blanc, bronze patiné et doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780, attribuée à Pierre Gouthière
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze marble
- Haut. 34 cm, larg. 16 cm
- Height 13 1/3 in; width 6 1/3 in
de forme balustre, le col flanqué d'un petit faune retenant une guirlande de feuilles de lierre enrubannée, reposant sur une base carrée ornée d'une frise torse
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. As visible on the illustration there are a few minor chips to the white marble. The green patina of the putti is very slightly chipped and is later. The original patina was probably darker. Very nice chasing consistent with a attribution to Gouthière.
"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
La somme de documents, d'informations et de photographies de détails rassemblés dans le récent ouvrage de C. Vignon et C. Baulez, Pierre Gouthière, ciseleur-doreur du roi, Paris, 2016, inclinent à un rapprochement avec l'oeuvre du célèbre bronzier.
-Le dessin lui-même évoque des réalisations de Pierre Gouthière qui associait parfois des personnages en entier afin de former une anse sur des aiguières ou buires en marbre ou pierre dure montée en bronze doré.
-La ciselure est remarquable, précise et toute en finesse, elle évoque par sa qualité la retranscription parfaite des motifs "naturels" choisis comme les feuilles de lierre, le visage du petit faune ou les cordelettes tressées.
Une paire d'aiguières similaires avec le faune en bronze doré provenant de l'acienne collection du baron James de Rothschild fut vendue à Paris, étude Rheims et Laurin, palais Galliéra, le 1er décembre 1966, lot 73.