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Paire de flambeaux en porcelaine de Paris et bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780-1785
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 26,5 cm
- Height 10 1/2 in
la base circulaire, le fût en colonne surmonté d'un vase ovoïde tripode et la bobèche en porcelaine à décor polychrome et or de semis de barbeaux, motifs d’œil de perdrix, bouquets de fleurs et tiges fleuries ; (un éclat restauré à la base de l’un)
Condition
One chip restored on the circular basis of one of the candlesticks; a light impact at the basis of one bole and on one of the circular basis; some wears to the gold at the top of the candle rings
"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 de flambeaux très similaires, avec quelques variantes, est récemment passée en vente publique chez Christie’s à Paris, collection Hélène Rochas, le 27 septembre 2012, lot 77.