- 105
Suite de quatre appliques en bronze doré d'époque Louis XIV, vers 1700
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 22 cm, larg. 27,5 cm
- Height 8 2/3 in; width 10 3/4 in
ornée d'un masque de Diane d'où s'échappe un bras de lumière ; (percée pour l'électricité)
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Good condition.
Gilding has been slightly cleaned-up. A little wear to the more exposed areas. As usual for this king of giltbronze wall-lights, slight differences from one to another (one acanthus leave under the drip-pan more tarnished than the others).
As said in the catalogue, drilled for electricity.
Large and deep model.
"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
Une paire d'appliques similaire avec le masque en partie supérieure s'est vendue chez Christie's Londres, le 12 décembre 2002, lot 21. Une paire comparable se trouve au Musée Carnavalet (collection Henriette Bouvier).