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Deux candélabres formant paire en porcelaine de Saxe du XVIIIe siècle à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, poinçonnés au C couronné (1745-1749)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 29 cm, larg. 25 cm, prof. 16 cm
- Height 11 1/2 in; width 9 3/4 in; depth 6 1/3 in
à trois lumières, figurant chacun Léda et le cygne avec un Amour, dans un entourage de branches en métal peint et de fleurs en porcelaine ; (petits manques à la porcelaine)
Condition
Illustration is slightly too shiny.
Gilding is actually more yellow.
Very nice chasing with small dust and traces of oxydation.
As expected, small chips to the porcelain flowers.
Both Leda figures with a broken finger.
Old restorations on one group to the Leda hand and the swan head.
Otherwise, good overall condition.
Charming objects.
"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
Une pendule Louis XV avec un cadran signé baillon vendue à Paris le 19 juin 1981, lot 138, possédait sur la terrasse une figure identique en porcelaine.