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paire de bougeoirs en "émail de Saxe", Allemagne, vers 1725
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- paire de bougeoirs en "émail de Saxe", Allemagne, vers 1725
- enamel, copper, gold relief
- Haut. 13 cm ; 5 1/8 in
chacun à décor de paillons en relief d'or, de masques, de figures allégoriques et d'autres ornements enrichis de guirlandes, entrelacs et paysages polychromes
each decorated in raised stamped gold paillons with masks, allegorical figures and other ornament embellished with polychrome garlands, strapwork and landscape views
each decorated in raised stamped gold paillons with masks, allegorical figures and other ornament embellished with polychrome garlands, strapwork and landscape views
Condition
Lacking mounts; both with old restoration to stems and base borders. In the mounted examples of similar candlesticks there are silver mounts joining the stem sections which have here been replaced with restoration to keep the stems together
"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
Des paires de flambeaux similaires, à monture d'argent, sont répertoriées dans les fameux services en "émail de Saxe" à Munich, Hambourg, Copenhague et Schloss Wilanow, Varsovie. Une autre paire, au fût monté en métal, fut vendu chez Sotheby's Londres, 9 juilllet 1959, lot 141.
Similar pairs of candlesticks, mounted in silver, can be found in the well-known 'émail de Saxe' toilet services in Munich, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Schloss Wilanow, Warsaw. Another pair, with metal mounted stems, was sold, Sotheby's London, 9 July 1959, lot 141.