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A monumental pair of Italian Neoclassical style carved giltwood torchères late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- GILTWOOD
- height 90 in.
- 229 cm
labels to underside inscribed La Marechalerie Jacques pere et Fils/ Maison cree en 1870/ Atelier de reedition de mobilier ancient/ Paris France and inventory brands 887-44178 and 1138-50068.
Condition
Some chips to gesso; gilding with rubbing and wear. Some red inpainting to areas. Age cracks to gesso.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This pair of candelabra are based on earlier nineteenth century Lombard models. The base with three lions' heads is reminiscent of the candelabra drawn by Domenico Moglia for a high altar, illustrated in Enrico Colle, Italian Empire Furniture, Milan, 1998, pg. 263. A drawing illustrated ibid. pg. 263 by an anonymous Lombard artisan shows another similar candelabra with a tripartite lion head base surmounted by a thick, tapering columnar shaft decorated in relief.