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Lustre en bronze doré et cristal de roche d'époque Régence
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 130 cm, diam. 78 cm
- Height 51 1/4 in; diam. 30 2/3 in
à neuf lumières, orné de pendeloques, gouttes, poires, cabochons et guirlandes en cristal de roche, et au centre d'une colombe en bronze ciselé et doré ; (monté à l'électricité)
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks due to age and use. The gilding is tarmished and slightly rubbed. Some crystal pendants have been replaced. Some chips to the pendants.
The ormolu dove is from a very nice model with an exquisite chasing.
Two arms of light are slightly loose and have to be refixed properly. The electrical fitting has to be revised.
"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
La colombe est un symbole très ancien que l’on retrouve dans l’Ancien Testament : Noé lâche une colombe depuis son arche pour savoir si les eaux se sont retirées après le Déluge (Genèse 8.8-13). Celle-ci revient portant un rameau d’olivier dans son bec, annonçant ainsi l'arrêt des précipitations et le début de la paix sur terre. Le Nouveau Testament indique aussi que le Saint Esprit descendit sur le Christ à son baptême sous la forme d'une colombe (Mc 1.10, Lu 3.22 et Jn 1.32).