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A pair of French gilt and patinated bronze brûle-parfum Napoleon III, circa 1870
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Marble, gilt and patinated bronze
- pair of brûle-parfum 22.5cm. high., 11.5cm. diameter; 9in., 4½in.
together with a Victorian gilt-heightened carved hardstone lidded vessel and a further French Restauration gilt-bronze brûle-parfum, second quarter 19th century, lacking base (4)
Condition
Pair: Nice quality. Both rims slightly mis-shapen one with tear to pierced rim. Very decorative.
Hardstone vessel: 23cm. high, 9cm. diameter. Very small rim chips and losses to gilding.
Empire brûle-parfum: 16cm. high. Tarnished. Lacking base.
"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."