- 61
A pair of gilt-bronze wall appliques, Paris mid 19th century
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- each: 92cm. high, 3ft.¼in.
possibly by Beurdeley with burnished and matt gilding, each cast with a pair of winged sphinxes and garlands of flowers
Condition
In very good condition with some minor dirt and tarnishing in places. Three of the garlands with a slightly more orange tone to gilding.
"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:
H.Ottomeyer/P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I, Munich, 1986, p. 290, fig. 4.16.9.
These wall lights represent the epitome of the Louis XVI neo-classical taste. The first interpreter of this new style was Jean-François Forty (active 1760-1800). There is in the Musée des arts décoratifs in Paris a design by Forty circa 1780, upon which these wall lights are modelled, illustrated by, op. cit., p. 290, fig. 4.16.9., reproduced here in fig.1.
H.Ottomeyer/P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I, Munich, 1986, p. 290, fig. 4.16.9.
These wall lights represent the epitome of the Louis XVI neo-classical taste. The first interpreter of this new style was Jean-François Forty (active 1760-1800). There is in the Musée des arts décoratifs in Paris a design by Forty circa 1780, upon which these wall lights are modelled, illustrated by, op. cit., p. 290, fig. 4.16.9., reproduced here in fig.1.