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Paire de vases Médicis Italie ou France, d'Epoque Empire
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Paire de vases Médicis
- vases décorés de scènes mythologiques; deux femmes en tenue antique remplissent leur panier de fruits provenant des cornes d'abondance; surmonté d'une frise de lauriers et de feuilles d'acanthes; les anses sont fermées par des têtes de lion; le pied est godronné, cannelé et orné d'une frise de perles.
- en bronze à patine brune
- Haut. 29 cm; larg. 22 cm
- Height 11 1/2 in; width 8 1/2 in
Condition
Photograph too light, bronze vases are slightly darker.
Very good condition overall with surface dirt in the crevices.
Some minor wear and a few minor scratches to the patina, with a few spots of Verde Gris.
One handle has been reattached.
The interior worn with rust stains, screws visible and surface dirt.
Very decorative pieces.
"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
Le vase Médicis est un vase néo-antique datant du Ier siècle av. J-C ayant appartenu à la famille Médicis au XVIe siècle et aujourd'hui aux Offices de Florence. Ces vases deviennent des modèles de décoration dès la Rennaissance avec leurs décors aux scènes mythologiques ou allégoriques.