- 88
Lustre photophore en bronze doré et verre taillé, travail russe de la fin du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 107,5 cm, diam. 47,5 cm
- Height 42 1/3 in; diam 18 3/4 in
à trois lumières, contenues dans une cloche de verre renversée, ornée de guirlandes de verre taillé, retenue par des chaînes d'anneaux losangés et surmontée d'une petite cloche de verre coiffée d'un panache d'aigrettes
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Elegant and well-balanced model in good overall condition.
Some glass garlands need to be reattached and would benefit from a slight cleaning.
Very decorative chandelier.
"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
En 1793, Fischer fournit pour la loge centrale du théâtre de palais Ostankino, un lustre comportant quatre cloches renversées d'un modèle similaire (voir la notice du lot 80).