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Paire d'appliques à la grecque en bois laqué gris et rechampi bleu d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
- Haut. 51 cm, larg. 17 cm
- Height 20 in; width 6 2/3 in
à un bras de lumière issu d'un fût sommé d'une cassolette et orné d'une guirlande de feuilles de laurier
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. There is a minor restoration on each arm of light and on each upper urn. There are some minor traces of old woodworm especially at the back.
Nice model.
"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
Les bras de lumière en bois sculpté sont un témoignage rare, cette paire est d'autant plus remarquable par son style typique du goût grec et la délicatesse de sa polychromie.
Une paire d'appliques, autrefois dans la chambre à coucher du baron de Redé à l’hôtel Lambert à Paris fut vendue dans la collection Redé-Rothschild, Sotheby’s Monaco, les 25-26 mai 1975, lot n° 226 ; puis collection de Karl Lagerfeld, vente Christie’s à Monaco, 28 et 29 avril 2000, lot n° 10.