- 177
Paire de gaines en noyer de la Guadeloupe et amarante d'époque Empire
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 125 cm, larg. 41 cm, prof. 41 cm
- Height 49 1/4 in; width 16 1/4 in; depth 16 1/4 in
à plateau en doucine ; ornées chacune d'une figure allégorique en bronze doré ; (restauration au placage)
Literature
BIBLIOGRAPHIE
O. Gabet, Un marchand entre deux Empires - Elie Fabius et le monde de l'art, Paris, 2011, p. 124 (ill.)
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate, maybe a little too contrasted.
Good overall condition.
Old restorations to the veneer. Varnish has turned dry on all the surface.
Few cracks and lifts, especially on each cornice, and few small pieces of veneer missing on the cornice edges.
Good quality of giltbronze, probably from Thomire workshop.
Highly decorative pair of pedestals.
Would particularly match with the lot 178.
"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
On retrouve les mêmes allégories féminines en bronze doré encadrant la naissance de Vénus Anadyomène sur un meuble d'appui conservé au Victoria and Albert Museum de Londres, estampillé de Jacob Frères et dont les bronzes sont attribués à Thomire.