Henry Dasson A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE mounted tÔle brule-parfums FRENCH, 1884

each surmounted by a lidded cover with fruiting finial and raised on three classicaly draped female joined by floral garlands, sigend henry Dasson, 1884 to each of the concave tripartitebase.

Overall good condition. Some minor chips and losses to painted green surface. Some areas regilt. Overall with the usual old scratches and minor wear consistent with age and use. One finial to lid is detached and will need to be remounted. Repair to one vertical garland below bowl showing now a soldering area of approximately one inch high which has been painted with gold colored spray paint. One garland to the same brule-parfum is broken also below the bowl and shows traces of glue. Some oxidation to gilding in places.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The present model is directly drawn from designs by François Rémond. A pair of candelabra with similar caryatid to the one on the present lot is in The Royal collection at Windsor Castle.

For a note on Henry Dasson, see lot 231 in the present sale.