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A pair of Italian bronze candelabra, Rome circa 1835
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- each: 80cm. high; 2ft. 7½in.
each in the form of flaming anthénienne, the top with a candle-nozzle in the form of a flaming finial, above three further nozzles surmounting a tazza supported on the back of three addorsed swans, the stem cast with lotus and laurel leaves above an ovoid section cast with a trident, issuing three candlearms in the form of dolphins suppporting a scallopshell containing a candle-nozzle, the triform base with three addorsed recumbent female sphinxes, on paw feet
Condition
The finial on one is rubbed more than the other. Very good quality casting and a rare model. One of the bobèche has a crack where it joins the nozzle, but can easily be resoldered. Some very minor dents to the nozzles in the lower sections. The drip-pan beneath the flaming finial on top is replaced on one. In overall very good original 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
Comparative Literature:
Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, Vol.II, Milan, 1984, p. 131, fig. 286, fig. 287, p. 132, fig. 288
These candelabra are similar in inspiration to a design for candelabra by Lorenzo Rocheggiani, see Pietro Ruga and Lorenzo Roccheggiani, circa 1817, reproduced here in fig.1.
We are grateful to Roberto Valeriani for providing us with the design.