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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- CANDÉLABRES À DOUZE LUMIÈRES, COMPOSÉS DE FRUITS, FEUILLES ET RACINES DE PAVOTS, SERPENT À LA TIGE ET SURMONTÉ D'UN OISEAU (A PAIR OF TWELVE LIGHT CANDELABRA)
- both signed: BARYE and stamped: FRANCE
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the candelsticks is very good. The tops of the candleholders can be detached for ease of use. There is some minor greening to the patina in the crevices of one of the candlesticks.
"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
Barye designed over forty decorative objects. These incorporate both his animalier and figurative subjects which were mostly created as independent works. In the present candelabra Barye demonstrates his inventiveness with the charming inclusion of three tiny tortoises (models from his period chez Fauconnier) at the bases. The organic forms running up the stems of the candelabra look forward to the Art Nouveau, whilst the snakes hidden in the foliage can be seen as alluding to the Garden of Eden. These candlesticks form part of a very rare edition by Brame.
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, no. D11, pp. 377-8