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A Fine Large Pair of Empire ormolu and patinated bronze nine-light candelabra circa 1810, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- height 49 in.; width 11 1/2 in.
- 125 cm; 29 cm
each with a pair of patinated bronze female figures supporting an ormolu vessel in the form of an oil lamp after the antique with three candle branches cast with beaded masks, palmettes and anthemion, surmounted by a slender tapered vase with flame finial with curved trumpet shaped candle branches cast with dolphin masks flanked and separated by bearded masks alternating with dancing maidens; raised on a rectangular ormolu-mounted patinated bronze pedestal fitted with garlands enclosing masks on leaf-cast paw feet.
Condition
In excellent overall condition. Two arms on one of the candelabra have been restored; each has a plugged hole on the base where it was drilled for wiring. Would benefit from a light expert cleaning.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Other examples of this model, all attributed to Thomire and with variations in the design of the bases include:
A pair in the Grecian Hall, Pavlovsk Palace, illustrated, A. Kuchumov, Russian Decorative Art in the Collection of the Pavlovsk Palace, Leningrad, 1981, pl. 28, and exhibited Dekorative Bronzen von Pierre Philippe Thomire 1751-1843, Hermitage, Leningrad, 1984, no. 29.
A pair in the Louvre, Paris (Schlichting Collection) illustrated, L. de Groer, Les Arts Décoratifs de 1790 à 1850, Fribourg, 1985, p. 274, fig. 526.
A pair in Schloss Ludwigsburg, Germany, illustrated, Ottomeyer, Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, Vol. I, p. 392, fig. 5.17.10.
A pair lacking candle arms sold, Sotheby's, Monaco, February 5, 1978, lot 91.