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Paire de grands flambeaux en bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, dans le goût d'Etienne Martincourt ou de Jean-François Forty, vers 1780
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
- Haut. 29,5 cm
- Height 11 3/4 in
le fût ajouré de trois montants encadrant une chute de cannelures torses,
reposant sur une base ornée de feuilles d'acanthe
reposant sur une base ornée de feuilles d'acanthe
Provenance
Acquise auprès de la galerie Pascal Izarn, Paris
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. The gilding and the chasing are very nice.
Some exquisite details.
Ready to be displayed.
"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 dessin de ces flambeaux peut être rapproché des dessins de Jean-François Forty, notamment l'idée du fût central flanqué de montants (P. Gélis-Didot, L'oeuvre de J.-Fr. Forty, dessinateur et graveur, sd, pl.4)