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A FINE NEOCLASSICAL STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED LEVANTO ROUGE MARBLE COLUMN PEDESTAL Paris, circa 1890's
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marble, bronze
- height 59 in.; top square 8 3/4 in.
- 150 cm; 22.5 cm
the marble column mounted with fruiting swags of pears, apples, grapes and pomegranates. Square marble top lacking.
Condition
Impressive and rare pedestal. The pedestal is unusually high and applied with very fine gilt-bronze mounts representing pomegranates and other fruits. As visible in the catalogue illustration the gilt- bronze is now highly tarnished, the fruiting gilt-bronze mounts have retained their gold, they are now tarnished and can be professionally cleaned with an non-acidic bath. The square-mount top of the pedestal is now lacking.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.