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Paire de grands candélabres aux Renommées en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Empire
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 121 cm, larg. 27 cm, prof. 47 cm
- Height 47 2/3 in; width 10 2/3 in; depth 18 1/2 in
à sept lumières, à décor d'une Renommée soutenant les bras de lumières en enroulement, ses pieds reposant sur une demi-sphère et un socle quadrangulaire en marbre rouge griotte à couronnes et rubans ; (percés pour l'électricité)
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Attractive model in overall good condition.
The gilding with some stains, fine chasing.
A branche has been refixed and the fixing is visible.
On the other, the branches are slightly twisted.
Nevertheless, attractive and impressive pair.
"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
Le modèle de la Renommée supportant un ensemble de lumières est à rapprocher d'une esquisse de Percier et Fontaine (fig. 1).
Cette représentation a été à maintes reprises déclinée dans les arts décoratifs au début du XIXe siècle, par des bronziers comme Thomire qui livre, le 22 avril 1837, pour le salon des glaces du Grand Trianon une paire de candélabres très similaire (avec une légère variante, la Renommée se tenant sur un seul pied) ; une paire du même modèle s'est vendue chez Sotheby's à Paris, le 14 avril 2010, lot 243.