- 65
Paire d'appliques en bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 50 cm, larg. 43 cm
- Height 19 2/3 in; width 17 in
le fût à cannelures et feuilles d'acanthe, surmonté d'une cassolette flammée et orné d'un masque de lion, supportant deux bras de lumières ; (percées pour l'électricité)
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Very good condition, except one very small fault cast on one wall light.
Beautiful mercury gilding.
High quality of chasing.
Pierced for electricity.
Very elegant pair of neoclassical giltbronze wall lights.
"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
Ces appliques illustrent le renouveau classique et se rapprochent des modèles influencés par des ornemanistes comme Jean-Charles Delafosse. Plusieurs modèles d'appliques au muffle de lion ont été réalisés dans les ateliers de bronziers parisiens, comme celui de Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain vers 1760-1770. Des variantes de ce modèle existent à trois lumières (voir vente Christie's Londres le 2 juillet 1996, lot 268) ou avec un masque de satyre à la place du masque de lion.