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A LARGE AND FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE SEVEN-LIGHT FIGURAL CANDELABRAS IN THE MANNER OF JEAN-LOUIS PRIEUR France, circa 1880s
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- bronze and marble
- height 51 in.
- 129.5 cm
raised on a gilt bronze mounted Carrara marble columnnar base and with lily-cast branches.
Literature
Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. I, cat. no. 3.5.10, p. 174
Condition
Overall in good condition. All bronze elements are well-cast and have been recently cleaned. Approximately five of the smaller lily stems have broken off, and approximately ten buds are missing their pollen. The putti show wear to patina with some dents and scratches in places consistent with age and use. Wear to top of heads showing bare bronze. The marble base with the minor edge chips consistent with age. Drilled for electricity.
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 present model design is derived from a pair of candelabras with three putti holding aloft lily-cast branches made circa 1770 and now in the Wallace Collection, London, inv. no. F138-9.