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Paire de chenets Vulcain et Proserpine en bronze doré et verni d'époque Louis XIV
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- giltbronze
- Haut. 34 cm, larg. 16,5 cm
- Height 13 1/3 in; width 6 1/2 in
chaque divinité reposant sur un socle en bronze doré ; (sans leurs fers et les pieds manquants ; les bases percées)
Condition
Illustration is a little too bright.
As said in the catalogue, without irons and feet ; bases are pierced.
Gilding is rubbed on the bases. Scratches and dust on the patina.
Would benefit from a slight cleaning.
Fine chasing.
"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
Ce modèle de chenets est reproduit dans O. Ottomeyer et P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. I, p. 71, avec des pieds en feuilles d'acanthe et masques, comme sur la paire vendue chez Sotheby's à Monaco, le 3 mai 1977, lot 92.