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Lampe de bibliothèque en bronze doré, argent et marbre, Italie, probablement Rome, 1811-1814
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Lampe de bibliothèque en bronze doré, argent et marbre, Italie, probablement Rome, 1811-1814
Le poinçon d'orfèvre de cette lampe, AC, une clé dans un losange, est répertorié mais non identifié dans l'ouvrage de Costantino Bulgari, Argentieri, Gemmari e Orafi d'Italia, n° 1205, vol. II, p. 576
the gilt-bronze stem chased as a nymph above a pedestal applied with a medallion (possibly the arms of Princes Colonna), the nymph holding a silver lamp above her head, with two spouts chased as cockerel heads, the finial chased as a silver-gilt flame, three silver tools hanging on chains, on square marble plinth
- Haut. 40 cm, 15 3/4 in high
reposant sur un piédestal sur lequel est appliqué un cartouche contenant une colonne (peut-être les armes des princes Colonna), la femme tenant au-dessus de sa tête une lampe à huile à l'antique à deux becs en forme de têtes de coqs
Condition
The gilding on the nymph partly worn, the screen missing.
"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."