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Christophe Fratin French, 1800-1864
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Christophe Fratin
- candelabres palmiers (a pair of palm tree candelabras)
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
These bronzes are in very good condition. There is minor wear to the patina and a very few areas of green.
"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
Christophe Fratin's decorative objects are given a humourous treatment. In the present model the small monkeys seated on the rumps of noble lions are a facetious motif. The whole trunk of the palm tree is writhing with monkeys. As Poletti & Richarme have written, Fratin's imagination is most fertile and original in the dense compositions of the decorative objects. Certain motifs are repeated in the decorative bronzes, such as the lions forming the tripod base with their tails intertwined around the shaft. A pair of candlesticks illustrated by Poletti & Richarme uses the same motif, but with panthers (no. 15).
RELATED LITERATURE
Poletti & Richarme, Fratin (2000), pp.18-23; Bougon, 1983