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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE TWO LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES Paris, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- GILT BRONZE
- height 21 3/4 in.
- 55 cm
Electrified.
Condition
Overall in good condition. Bronze with surface scratches, nicks and scattered oxidation points. Surface dirt throughout with resulting darkening. As stated in the cataloguing, these wall appliques have been electrified, however Sotheby's cannot confirm their electrical stability. The black enamel candle covers with scratches and abrasions that expose metal beneath.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The quiver backplate of the present pair of twin light wall appliques is originally and cleverly surmounted by a lion pelt, a decorative attribute from the Jean-Henri Riesener and Jean-François Oeben oeuvre, most notably found of the celebrated Bureau du Roi, now at Versailles.