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A fine pair of Louis XVI patinated bronze, ormolu and white marble figures of lions circa 1795
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marble, bronze
- height 16 1/4 in.
- 41.3 cm
each molded as a seated lion with Egyptian headdress and livery raised on a molded ormolu foliate form base raised on a canted square white marble pedestal hung with drapery swags to each side above a foliate molded border on a plain plinth.
Provenance
The Keck Collection from La Lanterne Bel Air, Caifornia, Sotheby's New York, December 5 and 6, 1991, lot 221
The Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, sold, in these rooms, May 5, 1984, lot 158
Condition
Overall very good condition; some minor rubbing and wear to highlights of headdress with loss to patina; ormolu cleaned and in good condition; some minor nicks and wear to the edges of the marble with some stains.
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.