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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Grand Échassier lamp
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Xavier Lalanne
- Grand Échassier lamp
- Monogrammed FXL, numbered 81/900 and with manufacturer's mark ARTCURIAL on the tail
- 61 x 65 x 36 cm ; 24 x 25 1/2 x 14 1/8 in.
- designed circa 1991, executed in 2000
patinated copper, gilt bronze and frosted glass
Provenance
Private collection, Paris, acquired directly from the manufacturer in 2001
Condition
EN : Good overall condition. The patinated copper presents with some light tarnishing overall, some surface scratches, some handling wear and some small humidity stains, consistent with age and use. The proper left wing presents with a small but deep scratch of approximately 1 cm. The gilt bronze presents with some vert-de-gris stains, mostly concentrated along the feet, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The glass shade presents with a few surface stains. It is slightly moving. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician. //// FR : Bon état général. Le cuivre patiné présente un léger ternissement sur l'ensemble, quelques rayures de surface, de l'usure d'usage et quelques petites tâches d'humidité, cohérent avec l'âge et l'utilisation. L'aile gauche présente une petite mais profonde rayure d'environ 1 cm. Le bronze doré présente des tâches de vert-de-gris, principalement concentrées sur les pieds, comme visible sur l'illustration du catalogue. Le globe en verre présente quelques petites tâches en surface et bouge légèrement sur le pied. Sotheby's ne garantit pas le système électrique et recommande de le faire inspecter par un professionnel.
"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
This lot is sold with a certificate from the manufacturer.