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Paire de candélabres aux Esclaves en bronze patiné et doré, vers 1840-1850 ; les figures d'après Charles Cumberworth (1811-1852)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 105 cm
- Height 41 1/3 in
la figure d'esclave noir tenant sur l'épaule un panier d'où s'échappent huit bras de lumière de bronze doré ; reposant sur une base circulaire
Literature
Bibliographie :
Abolition de l'esclavage. Mythes et réalités créoles, cat. expo. mairie du Ve arrondissement, Paris, 1998, pp.74-78.
Condition
Illustration is slightly too pale.
Very impressive figures after Ch. Cumberworth. Nice contrast of colours between giltbronze and patina.
Veneered bases with chips in places.
Large scale. Good condition.
"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
Charles Cumberworth naquit aux Etats-Unis mais grandit en France où il étudia la sculpture sous la direction de James Pradier (1792-1852).
Une paire de statues identique, à deux patines, a été vendue par Sotheby's à Londres, le 30 mars 1990, lot 60.