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Paire de grands flambeaux à figures en bronze argenté de style Louis XIV, d'après le modèle de Corneille van Clève
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de grands flambeaux à figures en bronze argenté de style Louis XIV, d'après le modèle de Corneille van Clève
- Ce modèle dû au sculpteur Corneille van Clève sera livré, en argent vermeil doré, en novembre 1702 pour la chambre du Roi à Versailles par le beau-frère du sculpteur, l'orfèvre Nicolas Delaunay. Les recherches menées par Yves Carlier et publiées dans Versalia citent: "six grands flambeaux d'argent vermeil doré représentans par le corps un homme nud assis sur un balustre ciselé autour des armes de France et de Navarre avec les trois couronnes en relief et portant sur son épaule un enfant tenant sur sa teste la bobeche, le tout posé sur un pied rond, cizelé dessus de godrons tournans, ledsits flambeaux ont chacun une double bobeche séparée pezans..."
- Haut. 38,5 cm ; 15 1/4 in high
à décor d'un homme et d'une femme portant un enfant, la base ronde à bordure en frise de feuilles d'eau, la doucine à canaux torses
Condition
In overall good condition. Minor usual scratches. Very good weight. Nice quality.
"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."