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Paire de chenets en bronze doré au Cerf et au Sanglier de style Louis XVI, d'après le modèle de Quentin-Claude Pitoin pour Madame Du Barry
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- giltbronze
- Haut. 40 cm, larg. 49 cm
- Height 15 3/4 in; width 19 1/3 in
reposant sur des socles quadrangulaires ciselés de bas-reliefs figurant des scènes de chasse et ornés de têtes de chien, les recouvrements sommés de dépouilles d'oiseaux ; (sans leurs fers)
Condition
The illustration is accurate despite a little too bright.
The gilding is a little bit more dirty in reality.
Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor scratches and marks due to age and use.
A small ormolu ornament is missing, visible on the lower piece of the illustration of the catalog.
Two feet are loose and have to be refixed properly.
Very nice chasing with exquisite details.
Highly decorative.
"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
Ces feux reproduisent le célèbre modèle que Quentin-Claude Pitoin livra pour le salon octogone de Madame Du Barry à Fontainebleau en 1772 ; ils trônaient alors devant la cheminée en marbre blanc et bronze doré exécutée par Louis-Simon Boizot et Pierre Gouthière qui fut ensuite remontée dans la bibliothèque du roi à Versailles. La favorite obtint de conserver les chenets à la mort de Louis XV, car on les retrouve mentionnés à Louveciennes en 1775 ; ils sont aujourd'hui visibles au Louvre (OA 5175).