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Paire de flambeaux en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV aux armes de Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- giltbronze
- Haut. 28,5 cm
- Height 11 1/2 in
ciselé de fleurs et feuillages et des armes de Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval (1724-1808), surmontant la devise Dieu aide au baron chrestien
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Good condition, except very minor cast faults on nozzles and few tiny stains on the gilding.
Very fine chiselling, combining flowers and coat of arms.
"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
Les armes figurant sur ces flambeaux correspondent à la période pendant laquelle Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval fut évêque de Metz. Durant son épiscopat, de 1760 à 1786, il consacra d'énormes dépenses à l'embellissement de sa résidence de Frascati, située aux portes de la ville. L'Affaire du Collier et la disgrâce du cardinal de Rohan lui permirent d'accéder à la charge de Grand Aumônier de France en 1786. Il mourut en émigration à Altona en 1808.