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A pair of Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze chenets, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire circa 1785-90
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
- height 23 in.
- 58.5 cm
Condition
Bird figures slightly loose. Patinated bronze with light rubbing and surface dirt. One figure with small shallow dent to one shoulder. Ormolu with light rubbing, oxidation and heavy surface dirt; should enhance with cleaning. In good condition.
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
A basically identical version of these unusually large and fine chenets is in the collection of Pavlovsk Palace, Saint Petersburg (Inv. 1199/1200-IV). These are surmounted with the same figures as the present chenets but with their tied garments executed in ormolu. The pair is attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire and dated circa 1785-90. The palace also possesses a pair of similar chenets made entirely of ormolu, see Emmanuel Ducamp ed., Pavlovsk: The Collections, Paris, 1993, p/ 193, fig. 46 and p. 222.