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Grande lampe de bibliothèque "lucerna" en argent par Antonio de Caporali, Rome, 1796
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Grande lampe de bibliothèque "lucerna" en argent par Antonio de Caporali, Rome, 1796
- 91,5 cm, 3 790 gr. ; 36 in, 112 oz
reposant sur une base triangulaire et trois pieds boules, le fût ajouré d'un caducée, la lampe à six becs à huile en forme de têtes de bêliers sommée d'un vase ajouré appliqué de deux têtes de méduses, la prise en forme de faisceau de licteur, l'écran en forme de bouclier orné d'une tête de lion
of exceptional size and quality
of exceptional size and quality
Exhibited
Argenti romani di tre secoli nelle raccolte private, Roma, Palazzo Braschi, 1970, n° 78, illustrée dans le catalogue sous la planche XLVIII.
Literature
Cette lampe est dessinée dans Costantino Bulgari, Argentieri Gemmari e Orafi d'Italia, 1980, vol. I, p. 363
Condition
In overall very good condition.
Fully marked on screen, finial.
Very elegant and impressive piece.
"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
Il s'agit d'une des plus grandes et plus belles lampes de bibliothèque connues. Les poinçons de l'orfèvre sont ceux illustrés par Bulgari, n° 442 et 443 p. 363.