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Paire de chandeliers italiens à deux lumières en argent aux quatre saisons, par Domenico Gabriele Mariani, Rome, vers 1755
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- each engraved with double armorials on the bases, one with two males, an old man holding a flame (winter), a young man holding a bunch of flowers and grapes (autumn), the other with two females, one holding a gilt billhook and a bunch of corn ears (summer), the other flowers (spring)
- Haut. 37.5cm
- 15in high
les deux chandeliers gravés d'armoiries d'alliance, le premier surmonté de deux hommes, un vieil homme portant un flambeau (Hiver) et un jeune homme portant un bouquet de fleurs et de raisins (Automne), le second chandelier surmonté de deux femmes, l'une avec une serpette en vermeil et un bouquet d'épis de blé (Printemps), l'autre avec des fleurs (Eté)
Condition
In overall good condition.
One with a hole on the stem socket, a crack on a bunch socket. Two sockets to be properly refixed.
Marks legible on footrims, bunch socket, under the nozzles.
One bunch socket engraved with four stripes, the other with two.
Very fine and rare set.
"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
Ce rare ensemble a probablement été fait par Domenico Gabriele Mariani qui a travaillé de 1753 à 1756, ou par sa veuve qui reprit son atelier de 1756 à 1759.